David Hagopian from Advanced VTech
Co-Owner & VP of Operations
Professional Questions
- How long have you been a board member of Wisconsin Clean Cities? 6 years
- Why did you join the Wisconsin Clean Cities Board? We’re a company that converts and maintains alternative fleets along with having an education in engineering. I wanted to be part of other aspects of the industry.
- What’s your favorite part of being a WICC board member? Meeting people in the industry and of course, the staff and other board members.
- Do you currently sit on one of WICC committees? If so, which one? Yes – Executive Committee
- What do you love most about your industry? Being involved in practical applications of technologies that make a positive impact in the environment.
- How do you define success? Satisfying the needs of my customers
- What advice would you give to someone who wants to enter your field? Start out with a sound technical education, learn business communications and seek out people who are about to retire to learn what they have to offer.
- What’s one thing — either industry-related or not — you learned in the last month? My next grandchild is going to be a gir! (Congrats from WICC!)
Fun Facts & Questions
- What’s something about you (a fun fact) that not many people know? I shook President Ford’s hand one time
- What’s the last book you read? I’m an engineer. I don’t read books.
- What is your favorite hobby? Auto mechanic
- What’s the first concert you ever attended? Charlie Daniels Band
- What’s the next place on your travel bucket list? Hawaii
- Are you currently binge-watching any shows? No
- If you had to eat one meal every day for the rest of your life, what would it be? BBQ
- What’s one item you can’t live without? Oxygen
