David Madigan 2012

Name: David Madigan, PE, LEED AP Title: Vice President Company: Van Zelm Engineers Location: Farmington, Conn. Place of birth: Hartford, Conn. Family: Wife, son and a daughter College: Villanova, undergraduate; University of Colorado, Master of Science Building Energy Engineering First job unrelated to your current field: House painting First job in current field: Energy Studies at Coordinated Systems What your firm does now and its plans for the future? Van Zelm Engineers designs building system infrastructures that improve the quality of life in a way that balances the needs of the individual, society, and the environment. Van Zelm's commitment to sustainability goes beyond designing green buildings for our clients — we employ environmentally friendly practices within our own operations. Hobbies: Hiking, biking, climbing and boating Favorite novel: Endurance, Ernest Shackleton's Incredible Voyage Favorite film: The Quiet Man Keys to success: Hard work, respect for input from others, keeping your eye on the target. Being committed to ones ideals. Person you most admire (outside of family): John F Kennedy If you had to choose a different profession, what would it be? Mountain Guide