Name: Peter Vadala Title: President Company: Vadala Real Estate Appraisals Location: 9 Dr. Osman Babson Rd., Ste. D, Gloucester, Mass. 01931 Birthplace and date: Gloucester, Mass., 1950 Family: Wife, Denise; sons: Mark, Josh and Dan College: Bridgewater State College, BA, History First job outside of appraisal: Gorton's of Gloucester, in quality control First job in appraisal or allied field: Appraisals, Inc., residential appraiser. What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Our firm offers commercial and residential appraisal and consulting services. We plan to continue to grow. I also serve on the MBREA board. Hobbies: Running (including marathons), garden, travel, reading. Favorite book: "Biography of Harry Truman" by David McCullough Favorite movie: "The Godfather" Person you admire most (outside of family): Bob Bostrom Key to success: Provide service to your customers. If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Civil engineer or architect.