The Owners' Manual | Issue 20 | Winter 2021

L AURA SALEH KOP OFFICE CIVIL | STARTED SEP

WHAT MADE YOU DECIDE TO COME TO BL COMPANIES? I had just graduated from college and was looking for my first full-time job, I saw an open position and had 2 interviews, then the rest was history! TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOURSELF Penn State proud, right from outside of Philly but originally from New Jersey. I currently live at home with my mom and our newly rescued dog Winston, but I will be moving out in a few months. I have 2 older sisters, a brother-in-law, and a niece and nephew that are the cutest humans on this planet. See the picture for proof!

M ICAH BARRON CHARLOTTE OFFICE ARCHITECTURE | STARTED SEP

WHAT MADE YOU DECIDE TO COME TO BL COMPANIES? Recommendations for BL from colleagues (Robert Burke & Randy Kirschner); interactions with John Ireland and Bob Celata during interview process; competitive salary & benefits offerings; depth of backlog / ongoing work pipeline. WHAT DO YOU ENJOY DOING IN YOUR FREE TIME? I enjoy spending time with my wife and two children, playing video games, running and watching movies. WHAT IS ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE QUOTES? “All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost….” J.R.R. Tolkien. “We are meant to be equal as people, but not all ideas are equal.” Ravi Zacharias. WHO INSPIRES YOU AND WHY? Ravi Zacharias. He was a Christian apologist that was able to clearly and concisely articulate his beliefs about reality while maintaining and conveying respect for those who disagreed with him. DO YOU HAVE A TV BINGE/MOVIE/BOOK/MUSIC WORTH RECOMMENDING? The Silmarillion, The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings series – books by J.R.R. Tolkien or the uncut movies available by Peter Jackson. Probably need to be a fantasy nerd to enjoy, though.

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