Name: Aaron Smiles Title: Director of Operations and Development Company: Matrix Realty Group LLC Location: Smithtown, Long Island, N.Y. Birthplace: Mineola, N.Y.. Family: Wife, Jean; son, Daniel (20); daughter, Jami (16) College: C.W. Post, N.Y. First job outside of real estate: Smiles Stores, Long Island, N.Y. First job in real estate or allied field: Coach Realtors, residential What do you do now and what are you planning for the future: Oversee commercial portfolio of approximately 2 million s/f; upgrading entire portfollio. Hobbies: Golf Favorite book: "The Art of War" Favorite movies: "Wall Street" Person you most emulate (outside of family): John Kanas Key to success: Persistence If you were forced to choose another vocation, what would it be? Teacher