Name: Franklin Simon Title: President Company: The Simon Cos. Years with Company: 47 Years in real estate industry: 52 Address: 639 Granite St., Braintree, MA 02184 Telephone: 781-848-2500 Email: fsimon@simoncompanies.com Website: simoncompanies.com What year did you discover the New England Real Estate Journal? 1963. In what way has the New England Real Estate Journal been a benefit to you and your business? The Journal keeps me aware of activity and developments in the New England commercial real estate industry. How long have you been affiliated with the commercial real estate industry? 1961.