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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