Bottari of PG&E in Santa Rosa wins Forty Under 40 award

Notable Quote: “In the North Bay we share far more similarities than differences. I’m about working together towards our common goal of a sustainable, resilient community.”

Other things about me...

Greatest professional accomplishment:

Being a part of PG&E’s response to Napa Earthquake, Lake County fires and North Bay fires. Being able to contribute in a small way to restoring normalcy to the community after a disaster is a great honor, as is supporting our crews working in extremely difficult conditions to restore power and gas as quickly as possible.

Greatest professional challenge

Right now. We need a more resilient power grid to deal with the new normal of climate change and it’s going to take strong partnerships with the community to get it done.

Best advice received

It’s not a single piece of advice as much as the model set by my former boss, Congressman Mike Thompson. Time and again I saw Mike forgo the politically expedient route to cast the vote he felt was best for his district. Mike taught me that there is a true north and doing the right thing is always paramount, even if it is more difficult.

Quick Takes

Hobbies

Playing with my kids, playing guitar, learning piano, fantasy baseball

What you wanted to be when you grew up

MLB shortstop, then Member of Congress

#1 thing you want to accomplish by the time you turn 40

Making sure my kids can ride a bike, tie their shoes, whistle ?and snap.

First job

Shining shoes and renting out tuxedos at Williamson & Co. ?in Napa.

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