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Can you briefly tell us about your
professional background?
MANNIX: I have worked in the
Construction Industry since 2003
providing office administration and
accounting.

act each other.)

What inspires you about your
business?
MANNIX: Our organization is
amazing! It is impressive to see
competitors come together for the
good of the industry. I find myself
surrounded by hard working,
forward-thinking individuals that
just get things done!

Do you have any pets?
MANNIX: I love animals! I have two
Chihuahuas, Mini & Vader.

What was your first job?
MANNIX: I was a Sales Associate
in the Juniors Department at J.C.
Penny. For the most part I loved
it but back in that time there was
no Pandora so we listened to the
same cassette tape every single
day!
What is your favorite travel
location?
MANNIX: Anywhere there is a
beach works for me!
Grill master or reservations?
MANNIX: Grill master.
Do you have any “guilty pleasure”
TV Shows?
MANNIX: The Walking Dead and
Fear of the Walking Dead.
What are your hobbies or
interests outside of work?
MANNIX: I love running, going to
the gym, cooking and baking (I
guess my hobbies kind of counter

What is your favorite book?
MANNIX: The Twilight Series and
many other Vampire Romance
Novels. LOL! Don’t judge me!

What is the secret to your
success?
MANNIX: Organization is very
important as an ED and learning
to accept things can change on a
dime. My favorite quote is “The only
thing that makes cents is change”.
What is your favorite college or
pro team?
MANNIX: Green Bay Packers,
I used to live in Green Bay and
attended Vince Lombardi Middle
School. There was a huge statue
of him right at the front doors. My
sisters and I use to babysit for the
Packers kids. It was pretty cool.
We always had tickets to go to the
games but it was so cold I usually
opted to be the one to take the
babysitting job over going.
What is the first concert you
attended?
MANNIX: The Moody Blues.
What was the first car you drove?
MANNIX: Plymouth Acclaim
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