News: Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: June 14, 2012
Chris Manley of Resource Options Inc.
Name Chris Manley
Title: Construction Account Manager
Company: Resource Options Inc.
Location: Needham, MA
Place of birth: Newton, MA
Family: Getting Married
College: Westfield City College
First job unrelated to your current field: Ambulance driver
First job in current field: Construction field
What your firm does now and its plans for the future? We are a skilled construction labor first that partners with companies to supply them with man power on an as needed basis. In the future we hope to continue to grow, focus on maintaining a high level of quality with our existing clients.
Hobbies: Hockey, skiing, running, being a handy man around the house.
Favorite novel: Decision Points by: George Bush
Favorite Film: The Godfather
Keys to success: Realizing that when problems arise, even if they are your own fault or not. To take responsibility to correct and make sure they don't happen again.
Person(s) you most admire (outside of family): Ronald Reagan
If you had to choose a different profession, what would it be? A lawyer
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