Michele Wittman, Senior Project Manager, GZA GeoEnvironmental of New York
Name: Michele Wittman
Title: Senior Project Manager and Geologist
Company: GZA GeoEnvironmental of NY
Location: 535 Washington St., 11th Floor, Buffalo, NY
Birth Place and Year: Alexandria, Louisiana, 1971
Family: Married for 12 years to Luke, 2 children: Meadow (8) and Ella (4)
College: University of Buffalo
First Job outside of real estate: Putt-Putt Golf-n-Games
First Job in real estate or allied field: Buffalo Drilling Co., as a field geologist
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Environmental and geotechnical consulting and engineering with a focus on remediation and development. We have expanded into emerging fields, natural resources and litigation support.
Hobbies: Volleyball, golf, playing with my girls
Favorite Book: Goodnight Moon
Favorite Movie: Jaws
Person you most emulate (outside of family): Shaquille O'Neal
Key to success (one idea): Being true to yourself
If you were forced to choose another vocation what would it be? Sugical Nurse
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