Name: Tad Schrantz Title: Chief Operations Officer Company: ROK Builders Location: Wilton, NH Place of birth: Normal, IL Family: My wife Leslie and our three teenagers College: University of Colorado at Denver - Masters of Architecture; University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign - BS of Finance/Investment Analysis First job unrelated to your current field: Detassling in the cornfields of Illinois at age 10 where I learned to get up early and work late. First job in current field: Architect with Davis Partnership in Denver, CO. What your firm does now and its plans for the future? We develop, design, build, operate and own hotels. We plan to expand our portfolio as well as build and operate hotels for third party partners. Hobbies: Mountain biking, skiing and BBQ'ing...anything outdoors! Favorite novel: I recently read "1776" by David McCullough...great historical insight. Favorite film: "2001: A Space Odyssey" Keys to success: Clarity of purpose, hard work, clear communication and walking the talk. Person(s) you most admire (outside of family)? Abraham Lincoln for commitment to his beliefs. If you had to choose a different profession, what would it be? Architect, teacher and beer brewer!