Dean has enjoyed a 20+ year career running his own company producing visual effects for television and film. Projects included numerous commercials for major ad agencies, independent and feature films, special venue work and children's TV programming including Between the Lions and 7 seasons of Elmo's World and many other Sesame Street projects. The skills he learned such as client relations, business management, contract negotiation and a deep understanding of technology translate well to the real estate industry. Dean has lived on the Upper West Side for nearly 30 years and with his wife, Jane Beal, has raised two daughters (Lucy and Clara) here and also has a wonderful dog, Daphne.