Name: Ken Dicks, MAI Title: President, Mass. & R.I. Chapter of Appraisal Institute Company: Santander Bank, USA Location: Dorchester, MA Birthplace and year: Staten Island, New York - 1961 Family: Betsy (wife/partner 26 years) two sons, Brendan , Christopher and Finn McCool our Golden Doodle. College: University of South Florida, BS Business Administration First job outside of appraisal: Newspaper delivery New York Daily News and Staten Island Advance age 10. First Job in appraisal: Research Assistant, Bay Area Appraisal Services, Tampa, Florida What do you do now and what are you planning for the future: Actively pursuing new educational offerings to benefit members, continued engagement in appraisal related legislation on the local level and developing new programs to enhance future opportunities for the organization. Hobbies: Bicycling (7 year PMC veteran), family time walking the beaches of Southeast Massachusetts and trips to Ireland, gardening. Favorite Book: "Long Walk to Freedom" Favorite Movie: "Love Actually" Person you most emulate (outside of family): Nelson Mandella Key to success: Strong work ethic and the ability to view and solve problems from multiple vantage points. If you were to choose another vocation what would it be?: Landscape photographer