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Set the tempo: John Brusa President and CEO of Barton & Loguidice, a full-service consulting firm headquartered in Syracuse, New York.
By LIISA ANDREASSEN Correspondent
B rusa became president and CEO of Barton & Loguidice in 2017 following his years as leader of the firm’s Solid Waste Practice Area. As a licensed professional engineer in six states, Brusa has led engineering teams on many permitting, design, and construction projects throughout the eastern U.S. and he continues to stay engaged with the firm’s solid waste practice area in his corporate leadership role. “Our technical and professional reputation, coupled with our growth, draw people to us,” Brusa says. “Growth shows prospective employees that the company is active and is doing things right. Growth provides opportunity, and opportunity is what people are looking for.” A CONVERSATION WITH JOHN BRUSA. The Zweig Letter: How far into the future are you able to reliably predict your workload and cash flow? John Brusa: The industry is currently in an exciting time with many sectors across the country being quite busy. While accurate forecasts are always difficult, B&L’s outlook
is strong and our backlog continues to grow. At this time, our workload can be predicted out over 12-14 months in most practice areas. We’ve also seen some strong movement in receivables outstanding which has had a positive impact on cashflow. TZL: What role does your family play in your career? Are work and family separate, or is there overlap? JB: My faith and my family come first in my life. Work is certainly linked to my personal life since it provides for my family. My family keeps me focused on the importance of delivering on my career goals. I do my best not to bring my work home with me in a way that may negatively affect my family. Yes, there are times when I need to open my laptop at the kitchen table and work alongside my children as they study for school. I think that shows my children the importance of dedication and a strong work ethic. However, I definitely try not to bring work related problems home. I can’t forget the importance of my wife in all of this. It’s our teamwork in raising our family that helps contribute to our overall success.
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