Name: Tom Schwartz
Title: Architectural Millwork Representative
Company: F.D. Sterritt Lumber Co.
Location: 110 Arlington St., Watertown MA 02472
Place of birth: Boston, MA
Family: Married
College: UMASS Boston
First job unrelated to your current field: At 13 I was a waiter at lunch counter in Peabody, MA
First job in current field: Apprentice carpenter in Newburyport
What your firm does now and its plans for the future? Provides FFC certified lumber and millwork to general contractors, facility managers, and commercial operation. Continue to excel in our own product knowledge and product offerings which will in turn expand our costumer base.
Hobbies: Sailing, surf casting, skiing.
Favorite novel: Bonfires of the Vanities by: Tom Wolfe
Favorite Film: Harry and Tonto
Keys to success: Knowledge, integrity and above all focus.
Person(s) you most admire (outside of family): Warren Buffet
If you had to choose a different profession, what would it be? Advocate for New England area food banks.