Professional Profile: Greg Coady 2019

Greg Coady

Name: Greg Coady

Title: Chief Financial Officer

Company: Skyline Builders Group

Location: Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY

Birthplace: St. James, NY

Education: Baruch College 

First job: Douglas Elliman Real Estate 

First job in real estate or allied field: Working as a broker specializing in new development in the Financial District. 

What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? I currently oversee the finances of our construction restoration business and real estate portfolio. 

How do you unwind from a busy day? Golf or skeet shooting, depending on season. 

Favorite book or author: “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald. 

Favorite movie: “Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond” 

Last song/album that you purchased/downloaded? ”Harvest” by Neil Young. 

One word to describe your work environment: Collaborative. 

Rules to live by in business: Always add value. 

If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead, but not related to you) who would it be and where would you go? My mentor Kevin Law at Blanca. They have a great vibe and an even better menu. 

What is your DREAM job? (something other than your current job) To own a vineyard in Napa. I love wine from the Rutherford area and it happens to share the name of the street I grew up on.