Name: Richard Baker Title: Senior Associate Company: VVA, LLC Location: 117 East 31st St., New York, N.Y. Birthplace and date: Ridgewood, N.J., April 25, 1955 Family: Wife, Linda; son, Jason; daughters: Marissa and Heather College: Pratt Institute, Bachelor of Architecture First job outside of real estate: Paperboy, mowed lawns First job in real estate or allied field: Summer intern at Western Union Real Estate Division, Saddle River, N.J. 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 an office in Washington, D.C. VVA provides Project Management & Consulting to a variety of industries, including: law firms, financial services, media & entertainment, hospitality, healthcare, educational, new building development, non-profits, retail and mission critical facilities. The firm manages commercial construction, renovation, relocation, infrastructure and development projects. Hobbies: Riding motorcycles, skiing, hiking, kayaking, art Favorite book: "Into Thin Air" Favorite movie: "The Deer Hunter" Person you admire most (outside of family): Frank Lloyd Wright Keys to success: Perseverance, tenacity, integrity, honesty If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Pilot