Name: Kathy Chapman-Bakal, MAI, SRA Title: Commercial Appraiser Company: Kerin & Fazio Location: Fairfield, Conn. Birthplace: New York Family: Married, mother of 3 year old twins College: BS Purchase College; MS New York University First job in real estate or allied field: Residential appraiser after college What do you do now and what are you planning for the future: Independent commercial appraiser Hobbies: Family, skiing, cooking, travel, and being outdoors Favorite books: "A Prayer for Owen Meany" and "East of Eden" Favorite movie: Too many to name one Key to success: Work/life balance If you were forced to choose another vocation, what would it be? Something in not-for-profit - most likely with children