Michael T. Buell, Client Development Director, CCI Mechanical

Schools attended: Ohio University

Hobbies: Golf and Public Speaking

Favorite or dream vacation?ย  Give me a private beach resort just about anywhere, but I would love to take the Normandy/Bastogne Tour in Europe someday.

Milestone moment in career? ย Earning my fellow status with SMPS in 2012 was satisfying, being acknowledged as a national leader in the A/E/C industry.

What is a typical weekend? ย Outdoors with the kids hiking somewhere cool.

Favorite TV show? ย Ever โ€“ The Carol Burnett Show.ย  Recent years โ€“ Mad Men. ย Now โ€“ I canโ€™t think of anything thatโ€™s worth watching.

What projects are you working on right now? ย We just bought a house a few months ago (first that wasnโ€™t new build), so projects are plenty.ย  I sure wish I was handyโ€ฆ

First job?ย  Starter on my home golf course.ย  Favorite job ever was delivering flowers โ€“ making people happy all day (except for the funeral homes, of course).

What is your outlook with of the economy in the next 24 months? ย Economies will always ebb and flow, but as long as we have more business people running the show over politicians, I see good things.

Who is your hero? ย Just about any legal and ethical entrepreneur.

Where do you see yourself in 20 years? ย Advocating for my daughterโ€™s Broadway career and my sonโ€™s amazing illustrating career.

Advice for someone new to the real estate industry? ย Make growing your network goal #1 every day!

What are you reading right now? ย The War of Art โ€“ Steven Pressfield