News: Connecticut
Posted: March 3, 2011
Vincent Engongoro 2011
Name: Vincent Engongoro
Title: President
Company: Roccie's Asphalt Paving
Location: 19 DeBera Lane, Stamford, Conn. 06902
Birthplace: Stamford, Conn.
Family: Wife, Emily; Son, Christopher; Father, Rocco
College: Norwalk Community College (no degree)
First job unrelated to your current field: U.S. Army and U.S. Airforce
First job in current field: Laborer at Roccie's Asphalt Paving starting in 1985
What your firm does now and its plans for the future: From 1956 to present and going forward we install high quality asphalt pavement driveways and parking lots as well as related masonry and drainage systems. Recently we've branched out into the site work and excavating field offering complete site work operations.
Hobbies: Avid angler and boater in both fresh and salt water
Favorite book: "The Grapes of Wrath" by John Steinbeck
Favorite movie: "Shawshank Redemption"
Key to success: Keep your eye on the ball. Invest in your employees. Make time for family.
Person you most admire (outside of family): Donald Trump
If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Professional angler and fishing guide in the Florida Keys
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