To appreciate our depth of thinking, you have to spend time with our thinkers.

That is the point of 5 Questions With: to go beyond the bios and the press releases and give you a deeper sense of our people. Each month, we'll give a Blue Slate professional 5 questions to ponder. We cannot predict the specific answers, but we do know one thing: they’ll reveal a depth of thought that few can match.

5 Questions with Adam Lawrence 

How long have you worked at Blue Slate?

I started with Blue Slate in November of 2008.

How did you end up at Blue Slate?

I was working at an established financial services and management consulting firm in Albany and I was seeking a new challenge join an exciting, fast growing local company with the opportunity to grow and build a Human Resource Department. During the interview process, my interactions with the team provided great insight into the company and excitement and passion that was evident from the moment I first walked through the door.

What do you love about your job?

I really like the fact that no two days are ever the same. You may prepare for a day making some candidate recruitment calls, but most of the time something else new and exciting comes up that needs to be addressed.

What draws people to work at Blue Slate?

The Blue Slate team. We have some of the sharpest, most creative and diverse people that I have ever had the pleasure of working with. The interview process gives candidates the opportunity to interact with several members of Blue Slate’s team who all possess different experiences and skill sets. The interview process also paints a picture as to the exciting projects that Blue Slate has the opportunity to work on.

How would you describe the typical Blue Slate employee?

The typical Blue Slate employee is motivated, energetic, passionate, conscientious and a team player.