Professional Profile: Joel Richardson 2024

Joel Richardson

Name: Joel Richardson

Title: Assistant Vice President | Dept. Manager - Civil Engineering

Company: H2M architects + engineers

Location: Melville, NY

Birthplace: Austin, TX

Education: BS, Civil Engineering, UT Austin

First job: Waiter

First job in real estate or allied field: Staff Engineer, Vigil and Associates

What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? I manage civil engineering, focusing on land development projects. I plan to grow our practice regionally, including NJ, CT, and the Capital Region.

How do you unwind from a busy day? Relaxing by the fire pit with my wife and three dogs, watching our chickens range in the backyard.

Favorite book or author: Dune by Frank Herbert

Favorite movie: True Romance

Favorite streaming series: 30 Rock

One word to describe your work environment: Happy

Rules to live by in business: Don’t be afraid to take risks.

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? I’d take Willie Nelson to Kreuz Market in Lockhart, TX.

What is your DREAM job? (Something other than your current job) Radio DJ