Number of years in CURRENT position: 16

3 skills that you use every day in your position: Relationship building, innovation and creativity, and critical thinking.

Best book, podcast, or app for aspiring leaders: Simon Sinek books and YouTube videos

Best advice for new leaders in 10 words or less: Be the leader you wished you had. Lead by example.

What was one of your biggest challenges as a leader and how did you overcome it? The biggest challenge I have faced as a leader is how to motivate others and support them in reaching our collective goals. In my effort to overcome it, I have attended the ACEC leadership course which gave me the insights into emotional intelligence and how to use it to incentivize others in a way that will motivate them to reach their goals.

What makes this nominee an Industry Leader? “St. Margaret’s House is very pleased to support the nomination of George Aspras as a NYREJ Industry Leader. George has a unique ability to combine his extensive knowledge and expertise as an engineer with a sense of humor and a sensitivity to our team and the older adult population we serve. He is consistently patient and communicates with transparency and attention to detail.” - Claire Guerette, Executive Director at St. Margaret’s House.