August 14, 2014 -
Connecticut
Name: Meredith Siburn
Title: Director
Company: Cushman & Wakefield
Location: My office is located at 107 Elm Street, Stamford, CT, however, I specialize in the Greater Danbury, CT market.
Place of birth: Born in NYC, grew up in Larchmont, NY
Family: Husband-Adam; Son-Addison (age 11); Daughter-Avery (age 8)
College: Baylor University, Waco, TX
First job unrelated to your current field: I was a waitress during high school and on summer breaks during college. I think everyone should wait tables in his/her lifetime. It builds character and gives you a unique perspective on life.
First job in current field: I began my career in commercial real estate directly out of college. I started with a small firm in Stamford. The first deal I closed was a 65,000 s/f warehouse lease. My boss warned me that not all deals would come that easily!
Hobbies: Sailing. My husband and I race every Sunday on L.I. Sound. I have also participated in several Sprint Triathlons, which are a lot of fun.
Favorite novel: I enjoyed the Hunger Games series.
Favorite film: Anything with Meryl Streep.
Keys to success: Maintain the highest possible standards at all times and utilize C&W's vast resources to provide a superior level of service for my clients.
Person(s) you most admire (outside of family): I have a tremendous amount of respect for nurses, teachers and single moms.
If you had to choose a different profession, what would it be? I am very pleased to be in my chosen profession and I would choose it all over again.