Scott Weiss
Title: Managing Director of Commercial Development
Company: The Gutierrez Co.
Location: Burlington, Mass.
College: Bachelors and Masters degrees from UMass/Amherst
First Job Unrelated to your current field: Newspaper carrier
First Job in current field: civil engineer
What Your Firm Does Now and Its Plans for the Future: The Gutierrez Co. is a fully integrated real estate services company including development, construction and property management for all product types; commercial, industrial, retail/entertainment and residential. Gutierrez will continue to be a leader in innovative, cost-efficient, green building and has land under control to deliver nearly 10 million s/f of additional space throughout the Boston metropolitan area.
What is the biggest green change you would like to see happen in your industry over the next 10 years: I hope that private businesses start to value green buildings - the reduced operating cost, reduced consumption, cleaner/healthier environment - and will drive demand for newer, greener buildings.Keys to Success: Patience and perseverance are key, but no matter what you do, learn how to speak publicly and communicate effectively.
Person(s) You Most Admire (outside of family):Nurses.
If You Had To Choose a Different Profession, What Would It Be: A college basketball coach.