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Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: July 11, 2011
Francisco Padilla 2011
Name: Francisco Padilla
Title: Associate
Company: WSP Flack + Kurtz
Location: 512 Seventh Ave., New York, N.Y.
Birthplace: Bronx, N.Y.
College: Manhattan College
First job outside of real estate: Computer lab - student consultant
First job in real estate or allied field: HVAC designer
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Our firm is a leader in delivering innovating MEP Design services. We strive to deliver designs that not only function but ones that continue to motivate others in our industry. Sustainability is part of that goal.
Hobbies: Baseball, softball, kickball, video games and managing fantasy sports teams
Favorite book: "Autobiography of Malcolm X"
Favorite movie: Berry Gordy's "The Last Dragon"/"Toy Story"
Person you admire most (outside of family): Will Ferrell
Key to success: Not being afraid to stand out
If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Meteorologist
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