Professional Profile: Steve Derasmo 2007

Name: Steve Derasmo - 2007

Title: Project Manager

Company: Cooper Carry

Location: 50 West 17th St., 12th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10011

Birthplace: Jersey City, N.J., 1958

Family: Wife, Betty; Sons: Aaron and Sam; Dog, Gus College: Bachelor of Architecture, School of Architecture, New Jersey Institute of Technology First job outside of real estate: Bartender, short order cook First job in real estate or allied field: Architect – Designing condos and rehabilitation projects in Hoboken What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? I am the project manager on two large mixed-use projects and am also working to expand Cooper Carry;s education and institutional work, as well as advancing our sustainability initiatives. I look forward to helping my sons find their way in the world and growing into happy and successful people. Hobbies: Woodworking, cooking, home renovations, teaching my sons. Favorite books: “Wizards & Glass,” “The Color of Water” and “Frankie’s Place” Favorite movies: “Cool Hand Luke,” “The Godfather,” “Star Wars” and “Tombstone” Keys to success: Act with honesty and integrity, work hard and enjoy life and all its blessings. If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Boat builder – wooden sailboats or furniture maker.