Name: Jim Luchars Title: Principal Company: AEW Capital Management Location: Boston Place of birth: New York Family: Married, 2 boys (6 and 8) College: Connecticut College '91, Cornell Hotel School MPS '94 First job unrelated to your current field: Dishwasher First job in current field: Kenneth Leventhal (NYC) 1994-1996 What your firm does now and its plans for the future? Invests in all classes of commercial real estate on behalf of institutional clients. Future plans include growing this investment base as the economy recovers. Hobbies: Skiing, tennis, biking, music Favorite novel: Pillars of the Earth Favorite film: Caddyshack Favorite website: Boston.com Keys to success: Teamwork, communication, challenging the norm Person(s) you most admire (outside of family): Darryl Forrestor, former boss in hotel business If you had to choose a different profession, what would it be? Musician