News: Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: January 15, 2015
Professional Profile: Matt Guarracino, 2015
Name: Matthew Guarracino
Title: Business Development Manager
Company: J.M. Electrical Co., Inc.
Location: 6 Kimball Lane, Suite 320 Lynnfield, MA 01940
Place of birth: Boston
Family: Wife - Angie
College: Stonehill College (BA) and Babson College (MBA)
First job unrelated to your current field: Game coordinator at Laser Plex.
First job in current field: Summer help at J.M. Electrical.
What your firm does now and its plans for the future? J.M. Electrical specializes in the installation of integrated control, building automation, fire alarm and security systems. We also perform Instrumentation, retrofit, renewable energy and performance contracting projects as well. Our plan is to continue our current growth while strengthening our core competencies. This will require us to increase our service offerings and expand our customer base.
Hobbies: Traveling, golfing, skiing and spending time with family and friends
Favorite novel: The Great Gatsby
Favorite film: Wall Street (the original)
Keys to success: Hard work, focus and the ability to learn from others
Person(s) you most admire (outside of family): Warren Buffett
If you had to choose a different profession, what would it be? Sportscaster
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