Professional Profile: Ryan LaVangie

Family: Daughter Kadenn

College: UMass.-Amherst, S.O.M

First job unrelated to your current field: I worked for Office Environments of New England (rebranded to Red Thread), a premier Steelcase Office Furniture Dealer located in Boston. I was part of the suburban sales workplace consultant division.      

What your firm does now and its plans for the future?: Founded in 2003, Acella delivers a premium suite of construction management services, including design-build and pre- construction solutions for business owners, commercial real estate developers, and discerning institutional and retail clients.   Our future plans involve strategic growth into existing and new market sectors.  

Hobbies: Boating, coaching soccer, golf, skiing, patriots, and snowshoeing 

Favorite novel: The Finest Hours, Michael J. Tougias

Favorite film: Star Wars Trilogy

Keys to success: Drive, Determination, and Clear Goals

Person(s) you most admire (outside of family): Tom Brady: He’s a consistent leader, winner, and role model. 

If you had to choose a different profession, what would it be?: Commercial real estate developer/broker