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Posted: June 18, 2015
Professional Profile: J. Mark Cranford 2015
Name: J. Mark Cranford
Title: Secretary of New England Land Title Association
Company: Title Resources Guaranty Co.
Location: 70 Market St., Manchester, NH
Place of birth: Richmond VA
Family: Wife - Beth, 2 sons
College: Virginia Military Institute - BA in Biology; UNH School of Law; Boston University - LLM
First job outside of Title Insurance: The New England - Claims adjuster
First job in Title Insurance or allied field: Duval & Beliore - Attorney
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future: As secretary, I take notes at NELTA meetings.
Hobbies: Ski, run, play tennis
Favorite book: "The Grand Fantini"
Favorite movie: "Star Wars"
Person you most emulate (outside of family): Bill Belichek
Key to success (one idea): Hard work
If you were forced to choose another vocation what would it be: Dentist
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