Vince Capogna 2010

Name: Vince Capogna Title: President Company: Synergy Green Building Group, Inc. Location: New Hyde Park, N.Y. Birthplace and year: Queens, N.Y., 1959 Family: Married, wife Barbara; 2 sons: Nicholas, 20; Alexander, 17; German shepherd, Coaty College: St. John's University, College of Business Administration First job outside of real estate: Printing church envelopes First job in real estate or allied field: Concrete construction laborer What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Actively engaged in commercial and residential construction on a daily basis through various companies all sharing a common commitment to green building. Synergy Green Building Group provides green building design assistance (structure, electrical/lighting), products, building systems, construction expertise and LEED consulting. All products, building systems and professional services are helping to build a more eco-friendly world. The most effective green projects are created when there is synergy between all members of a project team. We serve as a catalyst in this regard. We augment a project team's resources with dedication, knowledge and experience regarding sustainable building design, construction, and operation. I would like to continue to advance the idea that when you build green, everyone profits (environmentally, socially, economically). Hobbies: Reading Favorite books: "The Grass Crown," Colleen McCullough and "Atlas Shrugged," Ayn Rand Favorite movie: "The Gladiator" Person you admire most (outside of family): Ronald Reagan Keys to success: Honesty, fairness and enjoying the journey