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30 n e w h a v e n B I Z | M a r c h 2 0 2 0 | n e w h a v e n b i z . c o m GREG PEPE PRESIDENT NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, PC Residence: Hamden Education: Hamilton College, BA; University of Bridgeport, JD Founded in 1994, Neubert Pepe is one of the New Haven legal community's success stories — from 3 to 31 lawyers, and offices in Hartford and Fairfield. Co-founder Pepe is one of his profession's most civically engaged practitioners. Outside the office: I was a founding director and president of the board for Leeway Inc., Connecticut's only residential facility for people with AIDS. I was board chair of the Town Green Special Services District, and the Institute Library. I am on the board of the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, where I chair the Audit Committee. I am on the Dean's Advisory Board at Quinnipiac Law School, where I taught health law for 26 years. What advice would you give to young professionals? Work hard at what you do in your 9-to-5 life, but identify other things that bring you joy, and become involved in those things, too. When I paint my masterpiece: When I graduated from college I wanted to get an MFA to pursue my love of printmaking. I deferred for a year while I worked and traveled. On a lark I decided to attend law school. I look forward to the day I can get back to the studio to pursue my lifelong love of printmaking. LISA SANDERS, MD ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF MEDICINE YA LE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Residence: New Haven College(s) & degree(s): College of William & Mary, BA; Yale School of Medicine, MD For last 17 years the journalist- turned- physician has authored the "Diagnosis" feature in the New York Times Magazine, where inscrutable medical mysteries are (usually) solved. It inspired the hit TV show House M.D. and was itself adapted for the screen as a Netflix series. What do other MDs in your orbit think of your 'Diagnosis' success — are they jealous? When I started writing it I worried that people would not respect what I was doing. But [at Yale] I'm in a very supportive environment. With three busy careers — physician, professor, journalist — what's your secret for managing time? Sometimes I have to get up really early in the morning — getting up at 4 is not uncommon. ere's something about having a schedule that can't be violated that forces you to be efficient. What personal characteristic has most contributed to your profes- sional success? Not being able to hear the subtext of what people are saying. People are almost nev- er mean directly, but when people don't approve of what you're doing and [criticize] you in subtle ways — those things just fly right by me. I don't even hear them. Something about you that most people don't know? I'm a knitter. I like working with my hands, and I like making things. >> Professions JON PICKARD PRINCIPA L PICK A R D CHILTON, NEW H AV EN Residence: Guilford College(s) and degree(s): Iowa State University, BA (architecture); Yale School of Architecture, MA (architecture) Cesar Pelli protegé (he worked on the world's then- tallest building, Kuala Lumpur's Petronas Tower), co-founded Pickard Chilton with William Chilton in 1997. e pair have practiced as design architects internationally, including large, complex and high- performance buildings for Fortune 500 clients. Describe the role Pickard Chilton has had on the New Haven economy: We have attracted talented designers from 81 universities and 24 countries to work in our studio. Designed the Barack H. Obama Magnet School on the campus of SCSU. As our first Connecticut project and our first school — one of the most meaningful projects of my 44-year career. What personal characteristic has contributed to your professional success? Perseverance – we don't achieve success by ourselves. I have been blessed by the support and encouragement mentors such as Cesar Pelli and Harold Roth. What advice would you give to up-and-coming architecture professionals? See, listen, walk our cities. Learn about the people who live and work in our community. How can we contribute to this vitality? What do you do when you're not working? When I am able to retreat, I embrace nature and am a plein air painter. A good day will find me making pasta fresca and enjoying it with my family. JAMISON SCOTT EXECUTIV E VICE PRESIDENT, AIR H A NDLING SYSTEMS, WOODBRIDGE EXECUTIV E DIRECTOR, NEW H AV EN M A NUFACTURERS ASSOC. Residence: Woodbridge College(s) attended & degree(s) earned: Quinnipiac University, BS; University of New Haven, MBA Eagle Scouts are lifelong high achievers, and Scott is no exception, helming third- generation family business and in his "spare time" managing affairs of dynamic and energized trade group. One of Connecticut's most effective manufacturing advocates and cheerleaders for young people to consider "Industry 4.0" as a rewarding career trajectory. With his wife recently established a Scott Family Fund with the Community Foundation with a focus on youth and education. What personal characteristic has most contributed to your success? According to Jung, I would fit into 'extroverts who gain energy from the external world or from interactions with others.' What advice would you give to young business professionals? Get involved to broaden your horizons. I currently serve on many boards and councils such as Woodbridge Club, New Haven Promise Presidents Council, vice- chair of a public policy committee for a national trade association — to name just a few. When you're not working (if ever)? Summer — enjoy cycling or run on the beach. Winter — ski almost every weekend. Recently I have found a renewed interest in yoga.— and trying to keep up with 20-somethings in spin class! 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