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Professional Profile: Cary Tarpinian, 2015

Name: Cary Tarpinian Title: Director of Leasing Company: Saracen Properties Location: Waltham, Mass. Born: Portland, Maine Family: Wife Niki, physician / Cat, Detra Education: University of Maine First job in real estate: Star Market 1965 at the bottom, then by 1974 moving into real estate department. 1974-1983 New England Development. In 1983 I moved on to Saracen Properties. Saracen Properties is an active investor and operator of commercial office and multifamily properties in the Greater Boston area. Favorite book: "The Kid - The Life of Ted Williams" Favorite movie: "Gone With the Wind" and "Casablanca" Favorite tv show: "Blue Bloods" Person you most respect (not in family): Steve Karp If you could have lunch with anyone deceased (not family): Ronald Reagan and Andy Rooney.
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