Christopher Gendron

Company: Stantec
Title: Project Manager
Age: 31

Career Highlights:  I’m most proud of seeing Waterbury Main Street being constructed, a project I worked on that contributes towards making the community of Waterbury safer, more sustainable and economically viable.

Community Involvement: Each my colleagues and I volunteer at local charities including Habitat for Humanity, Local Motion, Lund Family Center and several others. Additionally, I’m president of the Vermont ASCE chapter where I donate my time to connect the local civil engineering community.

What motivated you to live and work in Vermont? As a civil engineer in a small state like Vermont, you are able to work on a wide variety of projects and work closely with clients across various industries.  Not to mention, I grew up here and married my high school sweetheart Cassie, where we live in our hometown with our 1 year old daughter Chiara and our dog Dalton.

Favorite part of your job? Seeing the projects I design come to life!

Most inspiring mentor and why: My supervisor, Greg Goyette, gave me the chance to succeed by teaching, motivating and always pushing me to take my career further. Also, his award-winning home brews are pretty spectacular!

What is the best career advice you have received? “Always do the best you can at everything you do.” – Bob Gendron (Dad)

What three words best describe you? Patient. Logical. Positive.

What one song is on your playlist that are you ashamed to tell your best friend? “Baby Shark”.