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JAMES NOLAN
Founder & President
The Michael Nolan Memorial Fund
How would you describe yourself in three words?
Motivated. Hardworking. Strong.
What is your favorite inspirational quote?
Never give up, timing is everything.
What is your anticipated legacy?
That I went above and beyond to make this a little bit of a better world.
KEVIN L. POHLMAN
Assistant Director, Center for Disaster Medicine / Assistant Professor of Public Health New York Medical College
What is the most exotic place you’ve ever traveled?
Moorea, French Polynesia. The relaxed attitude, the hand-picked fruit, the ocean breeze, the fresh fish right out of the water. There’s something so different, so distant, so amazingly beautiful about life on that island.
Name one characteristic of a highly successful person.
Integrity. Whether at work or in life, transparency and honesty speak volumes without any words ever being spoken. It is the bedrock for building meaningful relationships and a lasting legacy.
What is your definition of success?
Success is somewhat subjective and unique to the individual. Sure, we
have metrics of success in health care, academia, business and finance, but defined personal success is so very different. Success is: My daughters looking at me proudly and happily when I arrive home from a long shift as a paramedic or lovingly cuddled up next to me while I stay up late preparing for a new class, knowing that I’m doing my best to set a good example for them. Success is: The knowledge that the work I am doing can directly impact the lives of many as they prepare for, mitigate
or recover from disasters. Success is: Knowing that one day the clinical lessons I pass along may very well mean the difference between life and death for someone I’ve never met. Success is waking up and trying to do better.
AILTON RAMOS
Section Manager, Bronx/Westchester Contract Management Consolidated Edison Company of New York
If you could have lunch with one historic figure, who would it be?
Bob Marley due to his influence in music and humanitarian message to reach many corners of the world and have gone from strength to strength years after his death. A true definition of legacy.
Name one habit of a highly successful person.
Wake up early. You must plan for what awaits you.
What do you enjoy most about your chosen profession/industry? Working in the utility industry has the engineering and construction challenges and solutions but, the real reward is in its people.
KATHLEEN RECKLING
Deputy Director
ArtsWestchester
What is your most cherished hobby?
The sport of fencing profoundly shaped my outlook on local and global communities. I was able to see so much of the world while representing the U.S. at World Cups across Europe and North America.
Why is the Business Council so important to Westchester County’s economy?
Westchester is home to a diverse cross-section of industries and business types – from small creative business to Fortune 500 companies. The BCW brings together leaders and emerging leaders from across sectors to promote collaboration and support economic growth.
What do you enjoy most about your chosen profession/industry? Working in the creative industries
is never dull and every day is full of variety. This sector challenges you to wear many hats and to be constantly learning.
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