Name: John Prokos, FAIA Title: Principal Company: Gund Partnership, Architecture & Planning Location: Cambridge, Mass. Place of birth: Massachusetts Family: Wife and 2 sons College: Cornell University First job unrelated to your current field: Summer construction crew First job in current field: Ray Hovsepian Architects in Worcester, Mass. What your firm does now and its plans for the future?: Gund Partnership is focused on architecture and planning for higher education, private schools, arts and cultural institutions, mixed use developments and corporate headquarters. The firm seeks to continue this focus and with a greater emphasis on cultural Institutions. Hobbies: Reading, travel, skiing & hiking Favorite novel: "The Source" by James Michener Favorite film: "North by Northwest" by Alfred Hitchcock Keys to success: Perseverance and getting along with people. Person you most admire (outside of family): LeCorbusier If you had to choose a different profession, what would it be?: Ski touring guide in the Alps.