David Richards

32 | Founder, Vermont Construction Co.
Residence: Chittenden

Career highlight you are most proud of:
Last year, Vermont Construction was named the fastest-growing company!

Community involvement:
I am a supporter and board member of Make-A-Wish and a supporter of Habitat for Humanity.

Motivation for living and working in Vermont:
Wanting to help make Vermont a place where people can afford to live.

Favorite part of your job:
Business as a creative outlet.

Most inspiring mentor:
Jim Collins, for his business insight.

Best career advice you have received:
Get the right people in the right seats.

Something fun about yourself that few people know:
I love cooking!

Three words that best describe you:
Ambitious gregarious and insightful.

Favorite Vermont escape.
Downtown Montpelier.

Favorite Vermont season:
Fall.

Favorite downtime activity:
Walking.

Favorite social media:
YouTube, to learn stuff.

Favorite smell:
Grilling.

Person you would most like to share a Vermont beverage with:
My wife.

Cause you would support if you had unlimited access to funds:
Make-A-Wish. There is no better cause.

Song on your playlist you are embarrassed to disclose to your best friend:
Anything by Doja Cat.

Where you see yourself professionally in the next five to 10 years:
Retired.

Career goal you would like to accomplish in the next five to 10 years:
Taking a company public.