New York Real Estate Journal

Roger Smith 2010

April 26, 2010 - Long Island
Name: Roger Smith, AIA, LEED AP Title: President/Principal Architect Company: BBS Architects and Engineers P.C. Location: Patchogue, N.Y. Birthplace and date: Bay Shore, N.Y., June 10, 1955 Family: Wife, Connie (married 30 1/2 years); children: daughter, Brenna, 28; son-in-law, Jeff; daughter, Maura, 24 (vocal performer) College: N.Y.I.T., BArch, 1978 First job outside of real estate: Painter First job in real estate or allied field: Draftsperson for A/E firm What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Presently I own and manage an architectural and engineering firm that designs office buildings, schools, libraries, churches, etc. Hobbies: Golf, cooking, gardening, boating Favorite book: "Tried by War: Abraham Lincoln as Commander in Chief" Favorite movie: "The Gladiator" Person you admire most (outside of family): Walt Disney Key to success; Blending wonderful designs with a forthright approach to how a building is built, perceived and utilized If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Puppeteer