Member of the Month: Michael Pellegrino
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My name is Michael Pellegrino. An Architect by profession I am the Vice President of Business Development for JJ White, Inc. Headquartered in Philadelphia we are a 105-year-old family owned and operated contracting company providing mechanical, electrical, HVAC service and general trades union construction. Our focus extends from on-going site maintenance supporting the power generation, and refining industries as well as the construction of major industrial facilities for the life sciences, technology, and higher education market sectors.
Prior to joining JJ White, I had an awesome career spending almost 30-years with Jacobs as a Senior VP of Business Development and Project Executive. My career afforded my family the opportunity to live in multiple locations throughout the United States and have done business in numerous countries across the globe. I have worked with some of the greatest talents in the architectural, engineering and construction industry. I truly value my global network of friends and colleagues.
On a personal note, my family relocated to Philadelphia in 1999, and have called this home ever since. I am a father of three and have three granddaughters that are the highlight of my life.
Q&A with Michael:
What is your favorite spot in Philly to disappear for some alone time? Inner Line Drive, Valley Forge National Park, car windows open, music blasting.
What is your guilty pleasure TV show? I love watching Hogan Heroes.
What is a non-profit that you support? Other than CCBA. CHOP
What is your favorite place you have traveled to? Cork, Ireland, upon retirement would love to get a little cottage and disappear for a year or so there, maybe write a book.
What was your first concert? 1974 along with 78K others, Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young at Roosevelt Raceway, Joni Mitchell and the Beach Boys were the opening acts.
What was your first job? Paperboy for Newsday
What’s your favorite or go to meal? My comfort food is New York Style Pizza, and we have some great pizza places here in Philly.
What is your best networking tip? Always make a deposit before attempting to make a withdrawal.
What is the first place you’d recommend to someone that’s never been to our city? My go to recommendation is the Reading Terminal Market. Grab a sandwich and share a table; it is amazing who you might meet.
The weather says a snowstorm is coming. Besides the basics, what are you headed to the grocery store to make sure you have in case you are stuck home? Ice Cream, but then again that could be a basic.
Michael C. Pellegrino
JJ White Inc.
610-909-6234
mpellegrino@jjwhiteinc.com; mcp@michaelpellegrino.com
www.jjwhiteinc.com