Demetrios Plessias 2011

Name: Demetrios Plessias Title: Senior Associate Company: WSP Flack + Kurtz Location: 512 7th Ave., New York, NY 10018 Birthplace: Brooklyn, N.Y. Family: Grew up in a family of four. College: New York City Technical College First job outside of real estate: Worked my way through high school and college as a florist First job in real estate or allied field: Electrical engineer in a small architectural/engineering firm What do you do now and what are you planning for the future: WSP Flack + Kurtz offers a variety of engineering services (everything from general mechanical and electrical engineering services to LEED, architectural lighting, sustainability, low carbon, energy management and more). We strive to offer the best in innovative sustainable alternatives to the world's built environment. Hobbies: Cinematography Favorite books: "The Da Vinci Code," "Angel and Demons" Favorite movie: "Saving Private Ryan" Key to success: Providing clients with a professional quality service Person you admire most (outside of family): Thomas Edison If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? I always wanted to be a professional race car driver, especially after learning how to drive on the Grand Central Parkway.