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J.K. Scanlan, Inc. Andrew Baker

Name: Andrew Baker Title: Project Executive Company: J. K. Scanlan Company, Inc. Location: 15 Research Rd., East Falmouth, MA 02536 Place of Birth and Year: Boston - 1975 Family: Wife Suzanne and daughter Madison, age 2 College: Cornell University First job unrelated to your current field: Cashier at a mini-golf course. First job in current field: I have been with J.K. Scanlan for 11 years. What your firm does now and its plans for the future?: We currently do work in the private and public sectors. My focus is on large scale residential and senior living buildings. We have also ventured into the sustainable energy field with 10 LEED accredited professionals both in the office and the field as well as a new division, JKS Wind, focusing to construction of wind turbines. Hobbies: Golf and cooking Favorite novel: Who's Your Caddie by Rick Reilly Favorite film: The Hunt for Red October Keys to success: Being motivated, hard-working and having good people skills are the keys to success in any business. Person you most admire (outside of family): Tiger Woods If you had to choose a different profession, what would it be?: Football coach.
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