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Kevin Gold 2009

Name: Kevin Gold Title: Senior Associate Company: VVA Location: New York City Birthplace and year: Long Island, N.Y., 1970 Family: Wife and daughter College: Lehigh University First job outside of real estate: Architect First job in real estate or allied field: VVA What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? VVA, LLC is a leading independent construction project management firm, headquartered in New York City with offices in Washington, D.C. VVA is regarded as an expert in the field of project management among a variety of industries, including: law firms, financial services and media & entertainment companies, libraries, museums, hotels, hospitals & healthcare facilities, educational facilities, new building development and retail. VVA manages commercial construction, renovation, relocation, infrastructure and development projects. We continue to grow by branching out into new client sectors. Hobbies: Snowboarding, fishing, reading Favorite book: "The World According to Garp" Favorite movie: "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" Person you admire most (outside of family): Bill Clinton Keys to success: Showing up, understanding the question, eliminating useless effort If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Architect
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