Professional Profile: Kevin Gold, 2014

Name: Kevin Gold, AIA Title: Managing Director Company: VVA Project Managers & Consultants Location: 117 East 31st St., New York, NY Birthplace: Long Island, NY Education: Lehigh University - Architecture First job outside of real estate: Glazier - Nassau Glass (age 14) First job in real estate or allied field: Architect - Rafael Vinoly Architects What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Managing director for VVA Project Managers & Consultants. Plans are to focus on VVA's continued expansion into all areas of construction project management. How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate? Spend time with my wife and my daughter, run/gym and read. Favorite book or author: "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared Diamond Favorite movie: "The Bridge on the River Kwai," directed by David Lean Last song you purchased/downloaded? "Miserlou" by Agent Orange One word to describe your work environment: Agressive Rules to live by in business: Be honest, fair and strong enough to ensure everyone else is too. If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead) who would it be and where would you go? My grandmother - her house. What is your dream job? Paperboy in Tahiti.