Home: Vancouver. Age: Fifty-something. Birthplace: Italy. Profession: General Contractor. Organization: Urban West Construction LTD. Title: Owner, President. Pronouns: He/Him/His. Significant other: LeeAnn Bartolotti. Alma mater: Visual College of Art & Design, Vancouver (Architecture Design); DeVry University (BS); Yorkville University, Toronto (Interior Design, currently).
Current project: Hay River NT, Yellowknife NT. Recent recognition: Graduated with an Architect Design diploma. Recent professional development: Working towards my Interior Design degree and Gold Key project management. Latest accomplishment: Opened Urban West Construction LTD. Latest contribution to others: Positive role model for my children. What’s been your big (or biggest leap)? Going back to school as an adult and graduating. Hobbies: Collecting, restoring and selling classic cars. Recent travel or adventure: Victoria. Last book read: The Law of Attraction, by Esther and Jerry Hicks. Recently viewed and recommended: The Lincoln Lawyer (Netflix). Recent unique acquisition: A 1975 Triumph TR6.
Personality profile: Witty, funny, intelligent, persistent, modern, motivated. A forward thinker with a positive outlook on all things. What one word would your closest friend use to describe you? Hardworking. Moral compass: Humility, gratitude, integrity, compassion. How do you define a perfect friendship? Mutual respect, deep trust, unwavering support. How do you define an ideal business relationship? Much the same. What is your greatest joy? Children. What is your greatest fear? Losing someone close to me, failure. What is your guilty pleasure? Shopping. What word or phrase do you use far too often? Do you know what I mean? What natural talent have you neglected? Ability to connect with others. What occupation, other than your own, do you most admire? Doctors, lawyers, entrepreneurs.
What three emojis best describe you? 😘🙂👍.
What is your favorite place (or way) to spend money? A hobby. What is at the top of your bucket list? Europe. How do you relieve stress? Cleaning. What is your go-to workout? Dumbbells, running. What ingredient is essential to your perfect vacation? Family.
What was your first paying job? An Italian restaurant called Mammas. What was your favorite college course? Project Management. What was your favorite childhood toy or game? Monopoly. What book have you repeatedly read? The Wealthy Barber. What movie have you repeatedly watched? Goodfellas. What’s prominently featured on your home or office wall? Paintings, prominent animals, bull and buffalo. Besides your parents, who has had the greatest influence on your life? My wife and children. What’s the best advice you received growing up? Stay in school and be yourself. What’s the best advice you received in your career? Think outside the box. What modern technology innovation do you most appreciate? The computer. What is your favorite app? Facebook Marketplace. What is your go-to source of news and information? CTV app. What is your go-to source of creative inspiration? Home magazines. What company or organization do you most admire? Turkel Design. What world event has had the greatest influence on your life? The pandemic and 9/11. What personal circumstance has had the greatest influence on your life? Going to jail.
What is your big idea? Starting a business. What change are you working on to effect in your profession or field? Completing my Interior Design degree. What change would you like to see in the world? Peace. What message do you want to send out into the world? Respect each other. What widely held belief do you reject? That everyone wants to see you succeed. That there is no God. What mega-trend most excites you? Pre-fab housing. What mega-trend most concerns you? Harm reduction sites, free drugs without proper management.
What title would you choose for the movie about your life? Not So Ordinary Life. Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? My mom. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? A policeman. After your loved ones, what object would you first save from your burning home? My trunk full of keepsakes. How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? With my family. What advice would you give your younger self? Listen to people you love. What day in your life would you choose to re-live? Birth of my children. What period in your life would you do differently, if you could? My forties.
Personal mission: Building a legacy for my children. Personal motto: Stay positive. Favorite quote: Humility, empathy towards others and life.
