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so challenging, fun, and satisfying at the same time. I rarely execute a day as it looks on my calendar. What did you want to be when you grow up? From the 5 th grade on, I always knew I was going to be an engineer or fly jets for the Navy. What type of music do you like? I’m embarrassed to admit, but EDM (Electronic Dance Music) and 80’s. What is one of your favorite quotes? “Victorious warriors win first then go battle. Defeated warriors go to war first then seek to win” – Sun Tzu If you could learn to do anything, what would it be? Play the piano. I do not have the ear to truly appreciate music so learning to play would be a huge accomplishment.

When did you join BL Companies? December 2015 What made you decide to work at BL Companies? I joined BL because of the feel of the company and the culture that was painted for me during interviews. I was looking forward to the working in a collaborative environment to face the challenge of growing a company. What is a “day in the life” of Dan Salameda look like for you at BL Companies? Between multiple responsibilities of Business Development, Project Management, and Growth, time management for multiple priorities is critical. I usually like to get in to the office early. Several nights are also out for municipal meetings, client dinners, or business development events. Most days are very fluid and that is what makes it

If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would do? Fund the children’s trust accounts. Then, travel! Who is your favorite teacher/ mentor? Why? Mr. Pinkerton was my third grade science teacher. He introduced the class to physical sciences and I think that sparked an interest. What’s the hardest thing you’ve ever done? Be a parent and let the kids grow up. That said, being a parent is also the most satisfying thing I have ever done. What is something you learned in the last week? Every week I try to learn something new about people with whom I work or associate. Something I try to do because I enjoy it and it helps with my role at BL.

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