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Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: November 9, 2012
Professional Profile: Thomas Corbo 2012
Name: Thomas Corbo
Title: Vice President & General Manager
Company: Graciano Corporation
Location: New York, N.Y.
Place of Birth: Newark, N.J.
Family: Married with two sons
College: Florida Southern College and University of Arizona
First job unrelated to your current field: Porter in a hospital
First job in current field: Masonry restoration for Newman Company in N.J. historic restoration
What your firm does now and its plans for the future" Restoration for historic architecture in N.Y.C. Future: Doing even more restoration.
Hobbies: The Jersey Shore (Where I live, NOT the show.)
Favorite novel: Tom Robbins, "Jitterbug Perfume"
Favorite Film: "The Godfather"
Keys to Success: Perseverance, determination, listening to what people want and accommodating their needs
Person(s) you most admire (outside of family): Dali Lama
If you had to choose a different profession, what would It be: Mountain Guide
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