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Doug Sansone, 32
Principal, Sansone Group
Education: Bachelor of arts, Saint Louis University, 1994; master's in real estate, Webster University, 2003
Family: Wife, Molly; daughters Maria, 6; Ava, 5; Isabella, 3 months; son D.J., 3
Last book read: "The Hunt for Bin La, Robin Moore
There was never any doubt in Doug Sansone's mind that he would spend his career at his family's real estate firm.
And while there are challenges that come with the territory, Sansone says it's all worthwhile in the end.
"The successes you share in business when they're shared with family members are far greater than successes you share with strangers," said Sansone, a principal of the firm. "I couldn't think of anything more enjoyable than working with the person I have the utmost respect for, and that's my father, and working alongside my brothers."
Sansone is responsible for all development execution activities, including land assemblage, project pre-leasing, acquisition negotiations, joint-venture negotiations and contractor negotiations. He also coordinates the development process, including anchor-tenant leasing activity....