In addition, attendees gain insight from leading names in the design and lifestyle industry with a full series of educational programs and special events. Troy and his business partner Megan Reilly are no strangers to trade-show and event planning. They have curated and produced the Architectural Digest Show, ICFF and NeoCon.
Name . . . .
TROY HANSON
Occupation . . .
CO-FOUNDER + PRINCIPAL, WESTEDGE DESIGN FAIR
Tell me about a project or accomplishment that you consider to be most
significant in your career . . .
LAUNCHING MY OWN COMPANY WITH MY
BUSINESS PARTNER AND REALIZING ITS SUCCESS
What things do you not like to do . . .
ADMINISTRATIVE STUFF – ANYTHING
ASSOCIATED WITH BUDGETS, ORGANIZATION, REPORTS OR RESPONSIBILITY. AND SHAVING. I REALLY HATE SHAVING.
What is your perfect pizza . . .
VEGGIE WITH EXTRA BROCCOLI, MUSHROOMS
AND GREEN PEPPERS, VERY LIGHT CHEESE, EXTRA SAUCE AND LOTS OF CRUSHED RED PEPPER
What kitchen utensil do you use most frequently . . .
HANDCRAFTED WOODEN SPOON
Who is your secret celebrity crush . . . .
TINA TURNER. SHE IS THE EPITOME OF COOL, EVEN AT 75 YEARS OLD.
Are you a night owl or a morning person . . .
BOTH
What time of day were you born . . .
3AM-ISH
Do you know your heritage . . .
MOSTLY NORWEGIAN
Do you follow astrology ? What is your zodiac sign?
DON’T REALLY FOLLOW ASTROLOGY,
BUT I’M A LIBRA
What would your DJ Name be . . .
T-REX (AS DUBBED FOR MANY YEARS BY FRIENDS).
Do you have a favorite number . . .
5
How many pairs of shoes do you own . . .
12
What is your present state of mind . . .
CHAOTIC
It’s 6pm at your favorite bar or restaurant, what drink do you order . . .
DIRTY VODKA MARTINI; DIRTIER THAN THE DIRTIEST XXX PORNO. SERIOUSLY DIRTY…
Do you awake with or without an alarm . . .
WITHOUT
Uber, Taxi, Subway or Citi Bike . . .
SUBWAY
What song is ready to play on your playlist . . .
RAMBLE ON BY LED ZEPELLIN
What is the last photo you took with your cell phone . . .
PICTURE OF MY MOTHER OPENING HER 80TH BIRTHDAY GIFT (SHE WAS CRYING…IT WAS AWESOME…)
If we were to peek in your closet, the dominant color would be . . .
GRAY
One of the best lessons my parents taught me is to . . .
WORK YOUR ASS OFF, BE HONEST AND RESPECT OTHERS
What is your favorite work of art . . .
MY SCULPTURES FROM PAMELA SUNDAY – I AM IN LOVE WITH HER WORK. PAMELASUNDAY.COM
What is your favorite building in Manhattan . . .
ROOFTOP ON RESIDENTIAL BUILDING AT 16TH STREET AND 7TH AVENUE (WHERE TWO OF MY BEST FRIENDS LIVE). THE VIEW FROM THIS ROOFTOP IS UNMATCHED IN NYC.
YOU CAN’T IMAGINE HOW SPECTACULAR OR EMOTIONAL IT IS TO EXPERIENCE NYC FROM THIS 360 DEGREE VANTAGE POINT. FROM THIS VIEW, WE WATCHED GROUND ZERO BURN FOLLOWING 9/11, THE COLUMNS OF LIGHT THAT FOLLOWED, AND THE RISE OF THE NEW WTC ONE.
IN ADDITION, WE’VE ENJOYED THE JULY 4TH FIREWORKS ON THE HUDSON (WHERE THEY SHOULD BE), THE LIGHTS OF THE EMPIRE STATE BUILDING, THE STATUE OF LIBERTY, THE SPECTACULAR HUDSON RIVER AND SO MUCH MORE. WHEN I’M RICH AND FAMOUS, THIS BUILDING IS WHERE I’LL CALL HOME.
