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Peter Janis Executive Director Professional Women in Construction

Name: Peter Janis Title: Executive Director Company: Professional Women in Construction Location: New York City (national office) with chapters in Conn., N.J., Wash., D.C., N.Y., northeast Penn. and southern Fla. Birthplace: New York City College: Bennington College First job outside of real estate: Weights & Measures, White Plains Ironworks What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Executive director for Professional Women in Construction, a non-profit 501©3 organization committed to advancing professional entrepreneurial and management opportunities for women and other non-traditional populations in construction and related industries. Hobbies: Gardening, house renovation Favorite book: "Men of Steel" by Karl Koch III Favorite movie: "The Wizard of Oz" Person you admire most (outside of family): Donald Trump Keys to success: Patience, tenacity, perseverance and hard work If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Construction
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