Professional Profile: Peter Janis 2009

Name: Peter Janis - 2009

Title: Executive Director

Company: Professional Women in Construction

Location: New York City (national office) with chapters in Conn., N.J., Wash., D.C., N.Y., northeast Penn. and southern Fla.

Birthplace: New York City

College: Bennington College First job outside of real estate: Weights & Measures, White Plains Ironworks What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Executive director for Professional Women in Construction, a non-profit 501©3 organization committed to advancing professional entrepreneurial and management opportunities for women and other non-traditional populations in construction and related industries. Hobbies: Gardening, house renovation Favorite book: "Men of Steel" by Karl Koch III Favorite movie: "The Wizard of Oz" Person you admire most (outside of family): Donald Trump Keys to success: Patience, tenacity, perseverance and hard work If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Construction