expresso: mentorship

BIM, Margaret’s understanding of processes and Alex’s inherent ability to train others kept them at the forefront of intelligent data. The same year, Matt was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, a rare cancer that develops in the lymphatic system. He passed away in 2015 at the young age of 28. The loss was devastating to his family, friends and EXP family. Matt’s sister, Dara Epstein, and mom, Leah

“SITTING AT HER DESK, MULTI- TASKING AND SAYING YES TO ANYONE WHO NEEDS HELP. WHEN I REACH OUT FOR GUIDANCE, SHE IS THERE TO HELP ME WORK THROUGH THE COMPLEX PROGRAMS WE USE. IF SHE DOESN’T KNOW THE ANSWER, SHE’LL GET BACK TO ME WHEN

Although Alex and Margaret have yet to meet, he describes his image of her as, “Sitting at her desk, multi-tasking and saying yes to anyone who needs help. When I reach out for guidance, she is there to help me work through the complex programs we use. If she doesn’t know the answer, she’ll get back to me when she finds a potential solution.” In return, Margaret speaks of Alex as her driven collaborator, a colleague she did not feel she was mentoring, but a bright mind to bounce ideas off to further EXP’s success. Today, Margaret and Alex continue to share knowledge and ideas with one another. And when Revit issues emerge that need a troubleshooting expert, they think of Matt, whose presence, talent and skills changed them and their work, leaving a constant reminder that when a strong mentorship begins, it does not end. Matt, the sharer of good music and comrade to Margaret, Alex and the BIM community, had a presence just as memorable as his mentorship style. The kind that, like your favorite song, gives you that good feeling. It’s fleeting but has changed you for the better. We’re all still listening to the music of you, Matt.

SHE FINDS A POTENTIAL SOLUTION.

Geanopulos shared, “Matt loved his work and his coworkers. His love for both is part of what kept him here during his two-year fight. I don’t think he would have made it that long without you all at EXP.” Margaret flew to Maitland to meet Matt before he passed. Quietly she shares, “I just had to meet him. After all our time working together, sharing information and what we knew, he was not just my co-worker and mentor, but my close friend.”

Matt Epstein

Alex Gallegos

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