Yogesh Zito

The recipient of a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Florida State University, Yogesh Zito began his career as a project manager with Kripalu Center. Through nine years with the Lenox, Massachusetts-based firm, Yogesh Zito coordinated the construction and redevelopment of several prominent projects, including three hotels and the Old Westinghouse Mansion building. He was also responsible for overseeing the replacement of old fuel tanks and three 5-million BTU boilers at the former property.

Yogesh Zito later earned a master electrical license, as well as a journeyman and supervisors electrical license. In 1995, he founded North Woods Electrical in Portland, Oregon, which he manages to this day. In addition to supervising all phases of electrical work for residential, commercial, and industrial construction, he handles all of the company's financial and administrative functions.

Outside of his professional pursuits, Mr. Zito enjoys painting, hiking, meditating, and practicing yoga. He also enjoys poetry. Earlier in his career, some of his poems were published in a local newspaper.