Name: Lou Kathrakis
Title: Associate
Company: EAC Commercial
Location: Fairfield, CT
Birthplace and Year: Norwalk, CT 1981
Your favorite quote or words to live by: "Our prime purpose in this life is to help others" -Dalai Lama
What 5 words would you use to describe how you got to where you are now: Competitiveness, preparation, ethics, education, motivation.
First job outside of the industry you are in now: My first job was correcting exams for my uncle who was a business professor when I was about 10 years old.
First job in the commercial industry: Managing commercial construction projects.
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future: EAC with a specialization in retail. My ultimate goal is to develop my own commercial projects.
How do you unwind from a busy day at work: I usually go for a run.
Do you own a pet (If so, what kind and what is its name?): No
What object can you not live without: Like most people today, a smart phone.
Favorite movie or show: "The Shawshank Redemption"
Favorite song and artist: "New York, New York" by Frank Sinatra
If you knew then what you know now, what would you tell yourself: Enjoy the ride.
One word to describe your work environment: Organized
Rules to live by in business: Vision without action is a daydream. Action without vision is a nightmare. Both are required at a minimum to be success in business.
If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead) who would it be and where would you go: Steve Jobs, his choice.
What is your dream job: Movie actor