Type Of Business:
Architectural firm
Marketing Area:
International
Expertise:
Hospitality; Commercial office and custom residential construction
Major Product/SVS:
Design and construction services
Hobbies/Sports:
Scuba diving
Education Degrees:
Advanced Management Development Program, Harvard University (2006); Master of Science in Architecture, University of Colorado (1976)
Affiliations Awards:
American Institute of Architects; U.S. Green Building Council; Urban Land Institute; Professional Association of Diving Instructors
Date of Distinction:
7/21/2011
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Failure was not an option. His father was a professor and taught him the value of hard work.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
Working as the project manager on The Grand Hyatt Resort on the island of Kauai. It was a very large project for someone relatively early in their career.
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
As someone who had a larger prospective and left things better than when he found it. He has been successful and now wants to be significant.
If you could solve one problem in the world today, what would it be?:
Greed and Hunger
Charity:
Former President, Ventura County Chapter, American Institute of Architects; Former Director, California Council of Architects; Former President, Former Director, Honolulu Big Island Chapter, American Institute of Architects
Number Of Years In Profession:
35
Number Of Years In Current Position:
16
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to the ingrained belief that if a job is worth doing, it's worth doing right.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession after deciding to depart from his family's tradition of accounting.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Overseeing all business operations, including client relations, proposals and contract negotiations; Designing buildings
Awards/Honors:
Graduate Honors, Alpha Rho Chi
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Mr. Harris-Glade plans to return to Harvard University to coach the incoming class of architecture students.