Name: Mitchell S. Goldman

Occupation/company: I’m an attorney with Goldman, Monaghan, Thakkar & Bettin, P.A.

 
How do you approach that work? If you are going to do the job, do it right. Get it done, make it happen. Closings big and small, Mitch Goldman does them all.

 
When you joined Rotary: In the very beginning. I’m a charter member.

Why you joined Rotary: Someone I respected asked me to join, so I did. I figured it was a good way to meet people and learn more about the community.
 

Where you’re from, originally: Right here. I grew up in Melbourne Beach.
 

Other places you’ve lived and worked: I went to college and law school at Washington University in St. Louis from 1977 to 1984. Other than that, I have always lived in Brevard County.
 

Your major influences in life: I’ve had a number of influences, for example, my parents, who taught me the value of work and reading. My teachers and professors, who enlightened my vision and enabled me to achieve academic success. My wife, who makes me a better person.

 
A few interesting anecdotes from your history: Growing up In Melbourne Beach, I attended Gemini Elementary, Hoover Junior High School and Melbourne High School. I was the captain of our College Bowl quiz team and we were the national runner-up in 1980. Also, I just met, in person, my boyhood hero and favorite baseball player of all-time:Joe Torre.

Things you do outside of work: I like to exercise with my wife, read and watch sports – particularly baseball.

Tell us a little about your philosophy of life: There is always someone who is bigger, faster or more intelligent than you. The way to succeed is to work smarter and harder than your competition.