Donald J. Trump started his business career in an office he shared with his father, Fred, in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, New York. He worked with his father for five years, where they were busy making deals together. Mr. Trump has stated, “My father was my mentor and I learned a tremendous amount about every aspect of the construction industry from him.” Likewise, Fred C. Trump often stated that “some of my best deals were made by my son, Donald….everything he touches turns to gold.” Mr. Trump then entered the very different world of Manhattan real estate. In New York City, the Trump signature is synonymous with the most prestigious of addresses. Among them is the world-renowned Fifth Avenue skyscraper, Trump Tower. Luxury residential buildings include Trump World Tower at the United Nations Plaza, Trump Park Avenue at 59th Street and Park Avenue, Trump Place on the Hudson River, and Trump Palace. In 1997, Trump International Hotel & Tower opened its doors to the world, a 52-story super luxury hotel and residential building designed by the famed architect Philip Johnson. The property is one of only three in the country to have received a double Mobil Five-Star rating for both the hotel and its restaurant, Jean- Georges. In 2008, the 92-story Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago opened and was touted by Condé Nast Traveler as the “hottest new hotel in North America.” The Trump Hotel Collection has projects going up around the world and met with tremendous success. Mr. Trump is also known as a world-class golf course developer, with award-winning courses in New York, New Jersey, Los Angeles (Trump National Golf Clubs), Palm Beach (Trump International Golf Club), Canouan Island in the Grenadines and one in development in Aberdeen, Scotland (Trump International Golf Links) as well as Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. Mr. Trump is an avid golfer and his passion is evident in the spectacular courses he has developed and continues to develop worldwide. His latest acquisitions are Trump National Golf Club, Colts Neck, N.J, and Trump National Golf Club, Washington, D.C. which fronts the Potomac River for three miles. As an accomplished and best selling author, Mr. Trump has had numerous best sellers including: The Art of the Deal, which is considered a business classic, The Art of the Comeback, The America We Deserve, How To Get Rich, Think Like a Billionaire, Trump 101, Why We Want You To Be Rich, Think Big, Never Give Up, and Think Like a Champion. In a departure from his real estate acquisitions, Mr. Trump and the NBC Television Network are partners in the ownership and broadcast rights for the Miss Universe, Miss USA and Miss Teen USA Pageants. In January of 2004, Mr. Trump joined forces with Mark Burnett Productions and NBC to produce and star in the television reality show, The Apprentice. The show quickly became #1 on television and is currently in its tenth season. Mr. Trump’s production company, Trump Productions, is based in Los Angeles. Mr. Trump also had a successful radio program on Clear Channel for several years. Donald J. Trump is the very definition of the American success story. He has continually set new standards of excellence while expanding his interests nationally and internationally. Mr. Trump is personally involved in everything that his name represents. This commitment has made him the pre-eminent developer of quality real estate known around the world, and in all his endeavors the Trump gold standard is apparent. He is the archetypal businessman—a deal maker without peer and an ardent philanthropist FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Trump Organization Appoints Bill Cunningham as President of Luxury Brokerage Firm, Trump International Realty New York, NY (May 8, 2014) – The Trump Organization announced today that it has appointed Bill Cunningham as President of its luxury brokerage firm, Trump International Realty. Mr. Cunningham will be charged with overseeing all operations and management of Trump International Realty which is headquartered in New York City at 108 Central Park South along with additional offices in New York City, Charlotte, NC, Miami, FL, Westchester, NY and Chicago, IL. “We are thrilled to welcome Bill to the Trump Organization as President of Trump International Realty. Bill is an incredible leader with tremendous management experience, further proving our commitment to having a team comprised of best-in-class talent. As we continue to expand our brokerage division in New York and other cities worldwide, Bill has the skillset and extensive knowledge to bring our business to new heights,” said Ivanka Trump, EVP of the Trump Organization. Mr. Cunningham began his 13 year career with Corcoran as an agent in 2001 and rose up through the company, most recently serving as Executive Managing Director of Corcoran’s Flagship East Side Office since 2007. Mr. Cunningham was responsible for overseeing approximately 385 agents and is known throughout the industry for his unique and innovative leadership style, serving as a mentor and advisor for many of the top agents in the business. “I am looking forward to working with the Trump Organization in leading Trump International Realty to the highest levels of profitability and productivity. Trump is the biggest name in real estate and Trump International Realty presents a unique and exciting opportunity to attract the best in the business while creating a platform that caters to the ever changing needs of today’s real estate consumer,” stated Bill Cunningham. Prior to joining Corcoran, Mr. Cunningham a graduate of the University of Arkansas, was a broker and real estate investor in Florida and Texas. Today, Mr. Cunningham is an active member of Real Estate Board of New York and is the co-chair of the government affairs committee and is a member of the ethics committee. ### Press Contacts: Amanda Miller Noelle Zielinski The Trump Organization The Trump Organization 212-832-2000 212-836-3223 amiller@trumporg nzielinksi@trumporg
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