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Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: December 15, 2011
Douglas Hunter 2011
Name: Douglas Hunter, LEED AP BD+C
Title: President
Company: The Hunter Group, Inc.
Location: 60 Thoreau St., Concord, Mass. 01742
Place of birth: Worcester, Mass.
Family: Married (Marilyn) and two sons (Jason + Adam)
College: Fitchburg State College
First job unrelated to your current field: Shoe salesman at Spag's in Shrewsbury
First job in current field: Assistant superintendent on a 60K s/f office building built in Marlboro, Mass. by The Caruso Co.
What your firm does now and its plans for the future?: The Hunter Group is a construction project management firm which partners with owners and developers in all aspects of the commercial construction process. Many of THG's current and future projects are focused on and built using sustainable and green construction techniques.
Hobbies: Skiing, golf, saltwater fly fishing and biking
Favorite novel: "It's Not About the Bike" by Lance Armstrong
Favorite film: "Tommy Boy"
Keys to success: Work hard but make sure you leave time to also play hard!
Person(s) you most admire (outside of family): Tom Watson
If you had to choose a different profession, what would it be?: Professional ski patrol at Alta, Utah
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