Name: Craig Thomas, LEED AP, BD+C Title: Associate project manager Company: VVA, LLC Location: 117 East 31st St., New York, NY 10016 Birthplace: Winter Park, Fla. College: University of Fla., Bachelor of Design; Illinois Institute of Technology, Master of Arch. First job outside of real estate: Installed rebar for concrete swimming pools in Florida. First job in real estate or allied field: Junior project architect in NYC What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? VVA, LLC is a leading independent construction project management firm, providing project management consulting to a variety of industries. The firm manages commercial construction, renovation, relocation, infrastructure and development projects. In addition, we have a strategic alliance with Sweett Group plc, a leading international construction and property consultancy. Hobbies: Fishing, cooking and sports. Person you admire most (outside of family): Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe. Keys to success: Hard work, attention to detail and never turning down an opportunity to learn If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Sportfishing someplace warm and sunny.