At Engineered Tax Services, we take a great deal of pride in the services we perform and our people. 

To showcase the talented individuals who energize our clients and are a credit to our company, we’ve developed a six question interview.

Today, we’re getting heavy vibes from Debbie Deioma Danto, our Interim COO. 

Q1:  Prior to working at Engineered Tax Services, what job did you have that was most enjoyable?

Debbie:  Developing and test marketing new Pizza Hut and Arby’s products were probably the most fun, but the most relevant job to what I am doing now was taking over operations for a small $3 million manufacturing company and reducing lead times from three months to three weeks.  It took a lot of hard work but was enjoyable with respect to the sense of accomplishment.

Q2:  What green energy or green building initiatives are you most excited about witnessing the emergence of over the next ten years?

Debbie:  I am most excited about the initiatives and incentives for reduction in energy use in commercial buildings and homes. There are simple solutions that make economic sense, eliminating waste of energy, reducing energy costs and increasing the asset value of the buildings.  I am hoping for more incentives to motivate owners to implement solutions, which will also provide more jobs.

Q3:  What would you most like to accomplish over the next ten years (personally or professionally)?

Debbie:   Professionally − building and growing a small company to $50 million and profiting from it. Personally − travel to my top five destinations with my husband and give 5 to 10% of our income and time to our favorite charities for children and pets in need.

Q4:  Architecturally speaking, what building, structure or city captures your heart and why?

Debbie:  Barcelona and Rome…the architecture, along with the history, in these cities is simply amazing.

Q5:  Where have you visited that you would most like to return to and why?

Debbie:  Italy…appeals to all the senses…architecture, people, food, wine, great memories, etc.

Q6:  What skills or interests do you possess that you think would surprise your co-workers or clients?

Debbie:  I am an athlete…an ice skater growing up and I can still spin and jump…I may be able to still pull off an axel.  I also like to run 3 to 6 miles and ski black diamonds.  I used to think I had a pretty good Bill Cosby impression but my husband disagrees.