Home: Greenwich, CT. Age: 67. Birthplace: Tarrytown, NY. Profession: Attorney. Organization: Fentin Goldman Turk & Davidoff, LLP. Title: Senior Attorney, Chair – Commercial Real Estate Practice Group. Alma mater: Colgate University (BA); Cornell University (JD).
Current project: A variety of commercial real estate projects. Latest contribution to others: Mentoring of my junior associates and paralegals. Hobbies: Travel, physical fitness, tennis, golf, pickleball, reading, music. Recent travel or adventure: Canadian Rockies, including hiking, biking, canoeing, and whitewater rafting. Last book read: The Boys in the Boat, by Daniel James Brown. Recently viewed and recommended: Outlander.
Personality profile: Kind, considerate, loyal, friendly, fun, and generous. What one word would your closest friend use to describe you? Kind. Moral compass: The teachings of Jesus and the Golden Rule. How do you define a perfect friendship? Kind, considerate, fun, and loyal. What is your greatest joy? Spending time with my children and grandsons. What occupation, other than your own, do you most admire? Teachers. What is at the top of your bucket list? Visit Nashville and the Grand Ole Opry. How do you relieve stress? A walk on the beach.
What was your first paying job? Stock clerk at local men’s clothing store. What was your favorite college course? Philosophy. What was your favorite childhood toy or game? Tinker Toys. What movie have you repeatedly watched? Field of Dreams. What’s prominently featured on your home or office wall? My mother’s paintings. What’s the best advice you received growing up? Make each day a good, positive day. What modern technology innovation do you most appreciate? Cell phones.
What is your big idea?
Padded batting gloves for baseball players.
What change would you like to see in the world? More female political leaders. What message do you want to send out into the world? Live your lives according to the Golden Rule.
What actor would you choose to play you in the movie about your life? Kevin Costner. Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? Jesus. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? A baseball player. After your loved ones, what object would you first save from your burning home? Photographs of my family. How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? On the beach with the love of my life. What advice would you give your younger self? Follow your heart, with honesty, integrity, empathy, and compassion.
Personal mission: To live each day with positivity and gratitude. Personal motto: Stay strong and fit, stay positive, be grateful, follow your heart, and make today a great day. Favorite quote: “If you must look back, do so forgivingly. If you must look forward, do so prayerfully. However, the wisest thing you can do is be present in the present…gratefully” (Maya Angelou).
