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What is the biggest misconception about the industry?

That the industry is perceived to be too traditional, executing in the same fashion and not innovative. That may have been the case in the past but not so much currently and not with the new generation of leadership in place rising to new challenges. The fast-paced and technology-driven educational background new leaders grew up with creates a desire for innovation and opportunities for rising leaders, whether their responsibilities are based in the office or in the field. Many new graduates don’t realize that construction is a field with endless career opportunities. At Aronson, we hope to educate and inspire emerging leaders and businesses to find a rewarding path in this industry.

What is your biggest current challenge at work?

Currently, our biggest challenge is staying ahead of legislative changes and tax law affecting the industry. We want to ensure we are advising our clients to the best of our ability, and bringing the latest insights to them.

What keeps you up at night?

Finding ways to exceed client expectations keeps me, as well as our partners and team members, up at night. We aim to provide clients what they otherwise might not have expected, whether that’s the delivery of a product or advice and guidance they might not be looking for to improve their business and long term strategy.

What project is your company most proud of?

One of the best parts about our job is being able to see client projects around town and other parts of the country. Whether that’s building, or being part of the construction of new museums, a marquis office building, a hotel, a residential building or new home development, a bridge or a new highway, being able to see our client site signs up at job sites is incredibly rewarding. Most importantly though, is seeing our clients’ success.

At Aronson, we offer many professional career opportunities, including a lifetime career track focused on construction and real estate from just about the time you graduate from college. Our people are given the opportunity for continual development and increasing responsibility to help serve our clients. The opportunities to take on increasing challenges is what allows us to retain top talent, which benefits our clients in the long term. 

How does your ABC membership help your company?

As an associate member of ABC for over 40 years, we are able to stay updated with the latest industry insights. The incredible group of talented individuals working at ABC has helped provide tremendous value to our firm and the construction industry. 

What did you want to be when you grew up?

A celebrity

Tell us something no one in the industry knows about you.

I am a big fan of classical music

What do you look forward to each day?

A good meal

What are you like to work for?

I’m relatively easy going and create a positive environment.

What is your favorite metro Washington hangout/restaurant?

Sfoglina

Who would you trade places with for a day?

Any mixologist.

What is your favorite movie or tv show?

Seinfeld

What do you do for fun?

Play guitar, exercise, and dining out.

What business/career advice do you wish you had when you began?

Stick through it; it’ll all be worth it at the end of the day.

What was your first job?

Grounds porter.

Aronson LLC provides a comprehensive platform of assurance, tax, and consulting solutions to today’s most active industry sectors and successful individuals. For more than 55 years, we have purposefully expanded our service offerings and deepened our industry specialties to better serve the needs of our clients, people, and community.

 

Chris Vasquez, CPA

Partner, Aronson Construction & Real Estate Services Group

Aronson LLC