Charles Rich 2009

Name: Charles Rich Title: President Company: CA RICH Consultants, Inc. Location: 17 Dupont St., Plainview, NY 11803 Birthplace: London Family: Wife, Linda; son, Oliver (18) College: Syracuse University, B.Sc.; Queens, M.A. First job outside of real estate: Worked on the floor of a plastics molding factory. First job in real estate or allied field: Hydrogeologic technician with U.S. Geological Survey, Department of Interior, in 1973 What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Since 1982, I've directed, managed and mentored CA RICH environmental staff. My future plans continue to focus on improving the firm's long-established excellent, earned reputation by accepting only those assignments we know we will excel in performing, and by striving to attract (and retain) the best, brightest, and hardest-working environmental professionals to CA RICH to respond to our valued clients' needs. Several employees have been with us for over 20 years, and over half more than 10 years. Hobbies: Sailing, oil painting, sustainable buildings Favorite book: "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson Favorite movies: "Casablanca," "The Gladiator" Person you admire most (outside of family): Mahatma Gandhi Keys to success: My family, showing up, patience, hard work, the art of compromise, respect for the needs of others If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Physician, surgeon