Letter From The Publisher
– Leo Tolstoy
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e’ve all heard the phrase “Patience is a virtue.” While the origin of this colloquialism may date back to the third or fourth century, it hasn’t lost any meaning in our modern world. Our patience has been thoroughly tested for the past year, and it’s up to us to continue on, work hard and have faith that we are almost through these tough times. Our first cover story of the year features Rocco Mandala, a dear friend of mine and someone I’ve known since my early days in the industry. He offers insight into his impressive mortgage banking career and introduces us to his team. Read the cover story on page 6. After listening to input from our readers, I wanted to include a piece on mental health in this issue. John Graham and I have been discussing this very important subject for more than a year. Finally, it has come to fruition, and it’s one that is very close to my heart. Don’t miss John’s personal input on page 5. Other features include Jerry Roberts and Pat Boyle as Broker Team of the Month, the Evolution of Prologis in the Valley, a Q&A with three experts in commercial real estate law, along with many other exciting stories. Finally, while we wait for the vaccine to be administered, the market to recover and life to return to some sense of normalcy, we must be patient! In the meantime, you can find me practicing patience as I continue trying to master the everchallenging game of golf! Enjoy the issue,
Mandy Purcell
Founder & Publisher Commercial Executive Magazine
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