May 23, 2011 -
Green Buildings
Name: Rachel Ataman
Title: Vice President of Technical Services
Company: Hydro Tech Environmental Corp.
Location: Brooklyn, N.Y.
Birthplace: Elizabeth, N.J.
Family: Husband and new son, Evren
College: University at Stony Brook
First job outside of real estate: Secretary at a law office
First job in real estate or allied field: Working at a recycling center
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Hydro Tech performs environmental consulting work including Phase I ESAs, subsurface investigations (Phase II) and environmental remediation, including soil and groundwater remediation and underground storage tank removal. Hydro Tech takes an innovative approach to remedial design. We use the most up-to-date remedial techniques that meet our clients' time-frame and budget. We also help our clients take advantage of local, state and federal grants.
Hobbies: Gardening and loving my new baby
Favorite book: "1776" by David McCullough
Favorite movie: "Dirty Dancing"
Person you admire most: Has to be my Mom
Keys to success: Being positive, always doing your best, breaking the rules
If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? City planner