New Member Spotlight - Simon Bares, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
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New Member Spotlight - Simon Bares, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Name/Title/Company: Simon Bares / Student / University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Briefly tell us what you do, and length of time in the CRE industry: I am a student at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
How would you like to be more involved in NAIOP Wisconsin?: As of right now I am just looking to create contacts through networking and hopefully I can find a connection in an industry that I am truly passionate about.
Tell us about your family: I have two brothers, one sister and one nephew.
Favorite foods at the state fair?: Corn dogs, funnel cakes, and lemonade.
Favorite quote?: "Perfection is unattainable, but if you strive for perfection, you can achieve greatness."
What is something about you most people don't know?: I have citizenship in Luxembourg.
What are your hobbies?: I enjoy spending time with my friends as well as playing and watching sports.
What is the best Halloween costume you ever wore?: My mom dressed me up as a sheep dog when I was young. It comes up every year in Facebook memories and it always gets a laugh.
How do you find a moment of peace to calm or center yourself?: I play sports, mainly baseball and sometimes basketball and this is what calms/centers me.