Age: 59. Birthplace: Los Angeles, CA. Profession: Business owner. Organization: Bramson House. Title: CEO. Significant other: Patty Abramson. Alma mater: Fashion Institute of Technology.
Current project: Muscle cars, boating classic cars. Latest accomplishment: Expansion of Bramson House into the Orlando market. What’s been your big (or biggest leap)? Expanding real estate holdings for Abramson Enterprices LLC. Hobbies: Muscle cars, boating, classic cars. Recent travel or adventure: Caribbean, South America, Asia. Recent unique acquisition: 1959 Cadillac convertible.
Moral compass: Family first. How do you define a perfect friendship? Unwavering trust. What is your greatest joy? Family, grandkids. What natural talent have you neglected? Woodworking. What occupation, other than your own, do you most admire? Doctors. What is your favorite place (or way) to spend money? Investment, cars, boats. What is at the top of your bucket list? Take time to drive cross country in a classic car. How do you relieve stress? Working on my cars.
What’s prominently featured on your home or office wall? Pictures of cars and of my grandkids. Besides your parents, who has had the greatest influence on your life? My wife. What’s the best advice you received growing up? Don’t be afraid to work. What’s the best advice you received in your career? Give the customer what they pay for. What is your go-to source of news and information? Fox News. What is your go-to source of creative inspiration? Captains of industry. What personal circumstance has had the greatest influence on your life? My marriage and the birth of my children.
What is your big idea?
Putting together a manufacturing plant for Bramson House.
What change are you working on to effect in your profession or field? New construction and developing new projects. What change would you like to see in the world? An end to all wars. What widely held belief do you reject? That America is a bad country. What mega-trend most concerns you? Lazy people.
What title would you choose for the movie about your life? Self Made. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? A car designer. After your loved ones, what object would you first save from your burning home? My cars. How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? With my wife. What advice would you give your younger self? Use your head more. What day in your life would you choose to re-live? My wedding day. What period in your life would you do differently, if you could? School years.
Personal mission: Doing the best I can for me and my family. Personal motto: Be kind. Favorite quote: “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself” (Franklin Delano Roosevelt). Desired epitaph: Beloved husband and father.
