Name: Catherine Dixon Title: Senior Associate Company: VVA, LLC Location: 117 East 31st St., New York, N.Y. Birthplace: Mt. Vernon, N.Y. Family: Husband, 17 year old son and 14 year old daughter College: Manhattan College, bachelors and masters degrees - Engineering First job outside of real estate: United States Post Office First job in real estate or allied field: Burns and Roe, Engineers and Architects, Oradell, N.J. What do you now and what are you planning for the future? VVA, LLC is a leading full service, independent project management firm, headquartered in New York City. VVA is regarded as an expert in project management among a variety of industries, including: law firms, financial services, media & entertainment, libraries, museums, mission critical facilities, healthcare facilities, new building development and hospitality. VVA continues to grow and expand by expanding its scope of services offered and providing Project Management services to new clients in various industries. Hobbies: Cooking, entertaining, reading Favorite movie: "It's a Wonderful Life" Person you admire most (outside of family): Lance Armstrong Keys to success: Perseverance - never give up; recognize and develop the talent in others; stay focused on goals. If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Teaching