Name: Chris Efstathion
Title: President
Company: Themeli Builders, Inc.
Location: Holliston, Mass.
Birthplace: Palatka, Fla.
Family: Wife, Ann; Daughter, Rachel (20); Son, Christopher (18)
College: University of Florida
First job unrelated to your current field: Forest ranger - Ravine Gardens State Park
First job in current field: Engineer for Stone and Webster Engineering
What your firm does now and its plans for the future: Provide quality construction and the best value for our clients.
Hobbies: Mountain biking
Favorite book: "The Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe"
Favorite movie: "Shawshank Redemption"
Key to success: Personal integrity
Person you most admire (outside of family): St. Paul
If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Missionary
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