Name: Tim Walls
Title: CEO
Company: New England Investment Properties
Location: Wellesley, MA
Place of birth: Binghamton, NY
Family: Wife, Megan & one and half year old son, Ken
College: St. Michael's College (undergrad); Babson College (MBA)
First job unrelated to your current field Accountant for US Airways
First job in current field Realtor for RE/Max in Arlington, VA
What your firm does now and its plans for the future? We acquire single and multifamily homes in New England. In the future we plan to own and operate our portfolio
Hobbies: Skiing, rock climbing, camping and playing the guitar
Favorite author: Bill Bryson
Favorite film: Raiders of the Lost Ark
Keys to success: First, willingness to fail or try different approaches before finding what works best. Second, networking and building connections. Third, hard work!
Person(s) you most admire (outside of family)? Warren Buffet
If you had to choose a different profession, what would it be? Ski instructor
How do you unwind from a busy day? I go running
Last song you downloaded? Black Cat - Ziggy Marley
One word to describe your work environment: chaotic
Rules to live by in business: 1. Always to the right thing, even if it's harder. 2. Be honest. 3. Use your business to give back. NEIP volunteers for Habitat for Humanity.
If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead) who would it be and where would you go? I'd go to dinner with Trey Anastacio of Phish at Anthony's Pier 4 before it closes its doors.
What is your dream job? I'm doing it!