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Professional Profile: Chris Pestana 2015

Name: Chris Pestana Title: Marketing Manager Company: Fox RPM Corp. Location: Boston, MA Place of birth: Riverside, CA College: Northeastern University First job unrelated to your current field: Sports information assistant, Northeastern University Athletics Dept. First job in current field: Marketing Coordinator, HNTB Corporation What your firm does now and its plans for the future? Fox provides relocation, furniture and owner's project management services. In addition to expanding its IWMS/CAFM software offerings, Fox plans to expand its footprint beyond the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, becoming a national leader in project management service offerings. Involvement with IFMA: Member - PR/Marketing & community projects committee Hobbies: Softball, snowboarding, traveling, writing, attending concerts and ballgames. Favorite novel: "Steve Jobs" Favorite film: "Sandlot" Keys to success: "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take" - Wayne Gretzky Person(s) you most admire (outside of family)? Muhammad Ali If you had to choose a different profession, what would it be? Sports journalist
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