Name: John Restivo Jr.
Title: President
Company: Restivo's Heating and Air Conditioning LTD
Location: 295 Scituate Ave., Johnston, RI
Birthplace: Providence
Family: Wife, Jennifer; Sons, John III, Nick, Alec
College: University of Rhode Island
First job unrelated to your current field: Golf pro shop assistant at Quidnessett Country Club
First job in current field: Helper to my father as a teenager
What your firm does now and its plans for the future? Installation and service for residential and light commercial heating and cooling systems. Installation and service for gas, oil, propane, steam, hot water, baseboards, radiant, hydro-air, conversions, central air complete duct systems, ductless A/C. We have recently expanded into solar and wind.
Hobbies: Skiing, golfing, vacationing, coaching baseball, playing the drums, attending sporting events, concerts and whatever three sons and wife will get me involved in.
Favorite novel: "Tales from Margaritaville" by Jimmy Buffet
Favorite film: "Gladiator"
Keys to success: Person you admire most (outside of family): Treat each customer the way you want to be treated, employees respect, customers get the best value and old fashion hard work. Nothing is easy and hours are created to do things that don't normally get done.
Person(s) you most admire (outside of Family): Cal Ripken and Jimmy Buffet