3 skills that you use every day in your position: Critical thinking, active listening, and communication.

Best book, podcast, or app for aspiring leaders: Harvard Business Review (HBR) - What Makes an “Authentic” Leader? Episode 22 from HBR on Leadership series. 

Best advice for new leaders in 10 words or less: Understand the importance of accountability

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? Working with the city of Quincy to support its downtown development guidelines and, more recently, to review the City’s energy code and sustainability initiatives. Quincy has a mix of commercial and residential properties which provides an opportunity to make a difference with energy-efficient development by joining a group of communities that utilize the latest energy stretch codes for new projects. 

What makes this nominee an Industry Leader? “Nate understands the importance of creating design that supports our clients’ business objectives and maintaining high-quality standards throughout the design process. Through his project work and his efforts to mentor staff, Nate will continue to play an important role in the growth and success of our firm.” - Daniel Perruzzi AIA LEED AP, Principal | Partner at Margulies Perruzzi.