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Tom Alperin 2009

Name: Tom Alperin Title: President Company: National Development Location: Newton Lower Falls, Mass. Date and place of birth: 06/18/59, Scranton, Pa. Family: Wife Marsha and three children: Michael, 21; Jared, 18; Scott, 15 College: Tufts University First job outside of real estate: Camp counselor during college First job in real estate or allied field: Mortgage broker at Meredith & Grew What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Invest in and develop real estate in the New England region Hobbies: Tennis, reading, spending time with family Favorite book: "Winds of War" by Herman Wouk Favorite movie: "Casablanca" Favorite website: www.redsox.com Person you most emulate (outside of family): Seymour Baskin, former boss and mentor Key to success: Be respectful and work hard If you were forced to choose another vocation, what would it be? Teacher/coach
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