Name: J. Michael Abbott Title: Principal Company: Northeast Collaborative Architects, LLC Location: 38 Washington Sq., Newport, RI 02840 Place of birth: Ohio Family: Married College: Miami Univ., Oxford, Ohio First job outside of real estate: Hospital orderly First job in real estate or allied field: Stanley Tigerman Associates - Chicago What do you do now and what are you planning for the future: We are a multi-disciplinary practice with specialties in hospitality, education, residential and historic rehabilitation. Hobbies: Gardening, chickens and movies Favorite Book: The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand Favorite Movie: The Stuntman with Peter O'Toole Key to success: Listen to your client and then break the mold once in a while Person you most admire (outside of family): Thomas Jefferson If you were forced to choose another vocation what would it be: Movie director