The Owners' Manual | Issue 21 | Spring/Summer 2021

11.16.20

EDWARD F. FARRELL III CHERRY HILL | ENGINEERING

What made you decide to come to BL Companies? Recommended by a friend and former colleague to speak with Joe Michaels who runs the Cherry Hill office. Joe and I complimented each other’s styles and were looking to build BL’s New Jersey presence. Tell us about yourself I recently just turned 44. I have a daughter named Laylah who is 10 years old and hilarious and brilliant. I’m divorced but recently got engaged on Easter this year! I’m a Rutgers College of Engineering grad and my home office rocks some nice space and big monitors. What do you enjoy doing in your free time? My free time varies between performing in community theatre, practicing martial arts, running, riding bikes with my daughter and learning to be a coach. What is a good piece of advice you’ve received? Be careful of the advice you follow. Do you have a talent or hobby? I can sing pretty well. I also think I’m funny. I used to teach self-defense wish I had time to do it more often.

What did you want to be when you grow up? I recently read an article I was in from 8th grade and I had said I wanted to be an architect/inventor. I guess I didn’t stray too far from that..? What is a favorite vacation or dream destination? There was a Western Caribbean Cruise and a trip to Aruba that were both amazing. Generally I’m happiest on vacation when it’s warm and there are “Whether you think you can, or think you can’t, you’re right.” If you could learn to do anything, what would it be? Successfully flip investment properties. And play guitar. I should be able to mix those together, right? If you won the lottery, what’s your splurge? Beach property. Who’s your celebrity look alike? I was once told Nicholas Cage. But since I’ve lost my hair it’s been Mr. Clean. Who inspires you and why? My daughter. No matter the situation, she still seems to end up happy! beaches and an ocean. What is one of your favorite quotes?

Have you ever had something happen to you that you thought was bad but it turned out to be good? Leaving my first job. It opened up a whole new world of possibilities. What’s the hardest thing you’ve ever done? Face my daughter’s mother in court. What do you miss most about being a kid? Freedom from responsibility and ‘adulting.’ Haha Do you have a TV binge/Movie/Book/Music worth recommending? Friends. I have watched thru the series at least a dozen times. What is the nerdiest thing you do in your spare time? Binge on Star Wars and Marvel movies, then look up videos on Youtube explaining what I’ve missed in those movies! What is something you learned in the last week? Or since joining BL? Pressure does not always have to mean stress. How I react to the pressure is a choice.

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