Professional Profile: Dino DeFeo 2013

Name: Dino DeFeo Title: Partner, Director Healthcare Group Company: AKF Group Location: New York, NY Place of birth: Yonkers, NY Family: Wife, one daughter College: Manhattan College First job unrelated to your current field: First job was at AKF 17 years ago First job in current field: Mechanical engineer at AKF What your firm does now and its plans for the future? AKF is a full-service consulting engineering firm who has pioneered many of the innovations that improve the resiliency, safety, sustainability, and energy efficiency of New York City's critical facilities. In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, we're proud that our disaster recovery expertise has provided welcome relief to many of New York's most prominent hospitals and office buildings as we continue to help them recover, restore, and upgrade. Hobbies: Home renovation projects Favorite novel: "World Without End" by Ken Follett Favorite film: "Lincoln" Keys to success: Honesty, unwavering commitment to the job, open relationship with clients Person(s) you most admire (outside of family): Steve Jobs If you had to choose a different profession, what would it be? Residential construction