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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
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.
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.