Name: David Madigan, PE, LEED AP
Title: Vice President
Company: Van Zelm Engineers
Location: Farmington, Conn.
Place of birth: Hartford, Conn.
Family: Wife, son and a daughter
College: Villanova, undergraduate; University of Colorado, Master of Science Building Energy Engineering
First job unrelated to your current field: House painting
First job in current field: Energy Studies at Coordinated Systems
What your firm does now and its plans for the future? Van Zelm Engineers designs building system infrastructures that improve the quality of life in a way that balances the needs of the individual, society, and the environment. Van Zelm's commitment to sustainability goes beyond designing green buildings for our clients — we employ environmentally friendly practices within our own operations.
Hobbies: Hiking, biking, climbing and boating
Favorite novel: Endurance, Ernest Shackleton's Incredible Voyage
Favorite film: The Quiet Man
Keys to success: Hard work, respect for input from others, keeping your eye on the target. Being committed to ones ideals.
Person you most admire (outside of family): John F Kennedy
If you had to choose a different profession, what would it be? Mountain Guide