News: Northern New England
Posted: September 30, 2010
James Wrisley 2010
Name: James Wrisley
Title: Lead Project Manager
Company: Suffolk Construction Company
Location: Northeast Healthcare Group
Place of birth: Allentown, Penn.
Family: Yes, wonderful wife and young son
College: Roger Williams University, Bristol, R.I.
First job unrelated to your current field: Municipal airport line service
First job in current field: Family construction company
What your firm does now and its plans for the future?: Success built on company core values passion, integrity, hard work and professionalism
Hobbies: Sailing/racing, restoration of our 1910 home, cars
Favorite novel: "In The Heart of The Sea" by Nathaniel Philbrook
Favorite film: Master and Commander
Keys to success: Open communication, integrity and continuous learning w/ hands on experience
Person(s) you most admire (outside of family): Randy Pausch (The Last Lecture)
If you had to choose a different profession, what would it be: Ship captain or the 4th member of the "Top Gear" cast.
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