Name: Joseph Schuster, PE, SE
Title: Senior Staff I - Structures
Company: Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc. (SGH)
Location: 550 Seventh Ave., New York, N.Y.
Birthplace: Chicago, IL
Education: Stanford University, M.S., Structural Engineering; Cornell University, B.S., Civil Engineering
First job outside of real estate: Lifeguard
First job in real estate or allied field: Structural Engineer
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? I'm a structural engineer at Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc. (SGH). I specialize in the renovation and rehabilitation of existing buildings in New York City, primarily working for building owners, developers, and architects. In the future, I hope to grow SGH's New York office.
How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate? Mountain biking in northern New Jersey
Favorite book or author: "Thinking, Fast and Slow" by Daniel Kahneman
Favorite movie: "Dumb and Dumber"
Last song you purchased/downloaded? "Fever" by the Black Keys
One word to describe your work environment: Cubicley
Rules to live by in business: Be Responsive
If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead) who would it be and where would you go? I don't think I'd want to have dinner with a dead person—probably wouldn't be great conversation. I'll go with Louis C.K. at a dive bar.
What is your dream job? Ski bum, but I hear that doesn't pay too well. So structural engineering it is. Tags: