Name: Neil H. Johnson
Title: Operations Manager
Company: J.C. Cannistraro, LLC
Location: Watertown, MA
Your Home town: Medfield, MA
About your family: My wife (Ann-Marie) is surrounded by men; our oldest Matthew (15), our twins Joseph and Ryan (13), and our dog Rascal.
Education: B.S. from Wentworth Institute of Technology
First job unrelated to your current field: I was a Caddy at Oakley Country Club
First job in current field: Cox Engineering Company
In your opinion, what is the Cannistraro advantage? Our advantage is our people. With our dynamic ownership group, and proven, veteran industry experience mentoring talented young professionals, we've been able to consistently challenge construction norms, pursue innovation and provide a better product for our customers.
Hobbies: Enjoying our children with my wife, playing golf.
Favorite novel: The Man Who Would be King
Favorite film: It's a Wonderful Life
What do you believe the keys to success in your industry? Prompt action. Whether returning a phone call, processing a change request or writing an RFI, the timely prosecution of your work is the key to staying ahead in our increasingly demanding field.
Person(s) you most admire (outside of family) and why: Other than my wife, I most admire the representatives of our armed forces out there in harm's way on our behalf.

If you had to choose a different profession, what would it be? Columnist