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Posted: February 13, 2014
Professional Profile: Charles Andrews, 2014
Name: Charles "Guy" Andrews, SRA
Title: President, Vermont Chapter of the Appraisal Institute
Company: CMA Appraisals, Inc.
Location: 565 Barnes Rd., Monteplier, VT 05602
Place of birth and year: Burlington, VT - 1963
Family: Wife, Lauren; Daughters, Meredith and Devon
College: Paul Smith College - associate degree in Hotel Management
First job outside appraisal: Dishwasher at Dejavu Café in Burlington
First job in appraisal: Fred Blais Appraisers - trainee
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future: We are hiring an executive director (Jackie Beauchame who is also ex. dir. of CT chapter) to run day to day affairs. I plan to implement strategic planning; institute strong committees; institute educational programs; encourage members to become designated; attract new members
Hobbies: Cooking, collect wine, travel
Favorite book: "Shibumi" by Trevanian (pseudonym for Rodney William Whitaker)
Favorite movie: "Best in Show"
Person you most emulate (outside of family): Ed Friihauf, MAI
Key to success (one idea): "POLITE" - Professional, Organized, Limber, Intelligent, Timely, Educated
If you were forced to choose another vocation what would it be?: Professional Chef
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