Professional Profile: Kevin Harney, 2013

Name: Kevin Harney Title: Principal Company: Stalco Construction, Inc. Location: 1316 Motor Parkway, Islandia, N.Y. and 45 Rockefeller Plaza, 630 Fifth Ave., 20th Floor, New York, N.Y. Birthplace: Bronx, N.Y. First job outside of real estate: Insurance sales person for State Street Investment Trust First job in real estate or allied field: Construction laborer and then superintendent for The LeFrak Organization, starting in 1979. What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Thanks to careful planning, conservative financial management, and the dedication of our employees, Stalco has nearly quadrupled its business during the recession. We are taking advantage of the firm's strong financial position to continue our expansion in N.Y.C. We also focus on growing our commercial and healthcare portfolios throughout the region. Stalco recently completed construction of the 60,000 s/f, LEED Platinum-targeted Battery Park City Asphalt Green community and athletic center and a $9 million restoration of the landmarked Pier A in Manhattan. Our current medical projects include a new Lincoln Medical Center emergency room in the Bronx and several research labs in N.Y.C. and Nassau County. The value of Stalco's on-going work is $140 million. How do you unwind from a busy day? I ride horses several times a week, including team cattle roping and penning at a ranch in Riverhead. I also enjoy photographing sharks while diving off the coast of Long Island. Favorite book or author: "The Stand" by Stephen King Favorite movie: "At Play in the Fields of the Lord" directed by Hector Babenco Last song you purchased/downloaded? "Ride Easy" by Jamey Johnson One word to describes your work environment: Grind, but fun. Rules to live by in business: Be reliable and fair, and always keep your word. If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead) who would it be and where would you go? John Wayne, sharing a campfire-cooked meal in Montana backcountry. What is your dream job? Cattle rancher