Professional Profile: Gary Leach 2003

Name: Gary Leach - 2003

Title: President, Real Estate Finance Association

Company: Eastern Bank

Location: 265 Franklin St., Boston, MA

Birthplace: Lynn, MA

Family: Wife, Maria; Children: Vincent, Charles College: Suffolk University, BA Liberal Arts; Loyola University, MA in Urban Planning First job outside of finance: Taught English at high school level. First job in finance or allied field: Assistant director, Neighborhood Housing Services What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? As president of REFA, I plan to expand the outreach for new members and to develop the current membership to get individuals more involved in educational programs. Hobbies: Watch football, read, bicycling Favorite book: “John Adams” Favorite movie: “Once Upon A Time in America” Person you most admire (outside of family): Larry Thomas Key to success: Treat others as you would like to be treated; be persistent If you were forced to choose another vocation what would it be? Chef in a four star restaurant