Name: Luke Dykeman

Organization: Coldwell Banker Commercial Read & CO.

How long have you been with your organization? 9 years

What is you favorite part of your job? Helping locally owned businesses find the ideal location and helping building owners find great buyers/tenants.

What is your favorite part of being an Ambassador? Commerce & Cocktails!

How has Alliance membership benefitted your business? Greatly expanded my business network and introduced me to many local property owners.

What is your single best piece of advice to new members, so they can take full advantage of their membership? Attend as many events as possible!

Do you have any advice for someone who is considering becoming an Alliance member? Sign up for a ribbon cutting!

Do you have a memorable experience while serving as an ambassador? Almost breaking my leg waterskiing behind Robert's jet ski.

What is your favorite quote to live by and why? “It ain't what you don't know that gets you in to trouble . . . it's what you know for sure that just ain't so." - The Big Short

What is one thing that others wouldn’t necessarily know? I grew up on Long Island, NY.

What could you give a presentation on or talk about for hours without any preparation? Tube Amplifiers.

How else are you involved in the community? Rotary and the Historical Foundation.

When I'm not at work I like to? Play guitar.

What is your go-to eating spot? Pho Saigon.

If you had to eat at one restaurant in the Lynchburg Region for the rest of your life, what would it be? Pho Saigon!

What is your favorite item you've purchased this year? My car.

What are you reading or listening to right now? Miley Cyrus.

Favorite vacay spot? Estes Park Colorado because I got engaged to my wife there.

What's a fun thing you like to do in the Lynchburg Region? Drive the Blue Ridge Parkway.

 

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