News: Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: March 19, 2015
Professional Profile: Rachael Montosi, 2015
Name: Rachael Montosi
Title: Project Manager
Company: Kaplan Construction
Location: Brookline, MA
Place of birth: Weymouth, MA
Family: My husband John and a new addition on the way in May!
College: Wentworth Institute of Technology
First job unrelated to your current field: Backyard BBQ caterer
First job in current field: Land surveying
What your firm does now and its plans for the future? We are a WBE general contractor and construction management firm that provides building programs for commercial, healthcare, multi-family residential, worship, and institutional clients. We've earned a reputation for excellent personal service and our repeat clients are a testament to this. We plan on sustaining the rapid growth in all of our markets to continue to be the well-rounded company we are today.
Hobbies: Relaxing at the beach, boating
Favorite novel: Dr. Seuss' ABCs
Favorite film: The Wedding Date
Person(s) you most admire (outside of family): Tina Fey
Keys to success: Organization and communication
If you had to choose a different profession, what would it be? High school math teacher
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