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Professional Profile: Joann Gannaway-Breuer, 2013

Name: Joann Gannaway-Breuer Title: Managing Partner Company: HG Cornerstone, LLC Location: 3 Center Plaza, #210, Boston Birthplace: Huntington Beach, California First job outside of real estate: Every job I've ever had has touched real estate. First job in real estate or allied field: Receptionist for a development company. What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? I am Managing Partner of HG Cornerstone, LLC, a full-service real estate and construction advisory company. I am responsible for the vision and direction of the company and am focused on business development and marketing. How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate? Dinner or a glass of wine with my husband and sometimes one of my kids stops by. Favorite book or author: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill. Favorite movie: Something's Gotta Give. Last song you downloaded? Lose Yourself by Eminem. One word to describe your work environment: Awesome! Rules to live by in business: Be accurate. Work hard. Have a lot of fun! If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead) who would it be and where would you go? Harrell Gannaway (HG). I would go anywhere to have a conversation with my grandfather one more time and talk about him, his life, his experiences and how I live everyday honoring his memory with my company. What is your dream job? The one I'm living now!
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