Name: Ralph Valentine Title: Principal Company: The Valentine Group Location: 3 Nashua Rd., Londonderry, NH 03038 Birtplace: Everett, Mass. Family: Married with 2 children College: B.S. Accounting from Bentley 1976, MBA Suffolk Univ. 1987 First job outside of real estate: Stocking shelves at Star Market First job in real estate: Field survey crew (high school & college) What do you do now, and what are you planning for the future?: The firm is focused on brokerage, currently working on several medical and industrial assignments. We are looking to staff up the administration/research department and to hire one or two brokers. We are considering expanding into property management as the opportunities arise. Hobbies: Skiing, reading, hiking and traveling Favorite book: Profile in Courage by John F. Kennedy Favorite movie: Apollo 13 Person you most emulate (outside of family): I study different historical figures as the need arises. Key to success: Focus on the things you can control If you had to choose another vocation, what would it be?: Teaching