My favorite project to date? Working on the DropBox Headquarters in San Francisco.
Leon Matthews
Hometown: Elk Grove, California
I Live with: My wife, Krystal, and two kids, Josh & Danny.
Education: BS in Mechanical Engineering with a concentration in HVAC&R from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
Years in the industry: Twelve
My main responsibilities are: Project sales, project execution, project estimation, team building.
# of promotions since I started: Two
My job is: Very challenging, dynamic, and fulfilling.
My first ever job was: As a bus boy at a Mexican/Italian Bistro.
My favorite subject in high school was: Business.
To be good at my job you need to: Have a positive attitude, never stop learning, and work well with others.
My favorite part of my job is: Coming up with creative solutions to new challenges.
My least favorite part is: Paperwork.
How I got my start in the industry: I got my start through a SMACNA summer internship with Western Allied Mechanical.
My advice to someone considering coming into this industry is: The industry has many facets and niches that might interest you, so ask lots of questions and keep a positive attitude.
My favorite project was: The DropBox Headquarters in San Francisco.
Proudest work accomplishment: Proving to my business partners that it was worth it to take a chance on me.