News: Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: April 18, 2013
Professional Profile: William Lyons 2013
Name: William Lyons
Title: Vice President
Company: J.C. Cannistraro, LLC
Location: Watertown, MA
Your home town: Boston
About your family: I am the oldest of six, my twins are giving me grandchildren, and my wife (Suzanne) is my best friend.
Education: B.S. in Civil Engineering from Tufts University, Class of 1971
First job unrelated to your current field: I was a paperboy at the age of 10
First job in current field: J.C. Cannistraro (In January of 1972)
In your opinion, what is the Cannistraro advantage? We always guarantee our work.
Hobbies: travel, reading and exercise
Favorite novel: too many choices...
What do you believe the keys to success in your industry? Striving for quality at a reasonable cost while treating everyone the same.
Person(s) you most admire (outside of family) and why: Anyone who gets through life without harming others.
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