Mountain Point's President and Co-Founder Andrew Rieser has been honored by the Charlotte Business Journal as a top young professional. The publication's annual '40 Under 40' list recognizes individuals in the Charlotte Metro Area who are "making major strides in their career while leaving a positive impact on the community."
40 under 40: Andrew Rieser
Watch Andrew's special talent video from the "40 Under 40" recognition ceremony:
Age: 37
Current job: Co-founder and president, Mountain Point
Education: Marshall University, BS in integrated science and technology, 2004; West Virginia University, master’s in software engineering, 2006
Career history: Mountain Point, co-founder/president, five years; Permco, director of IT, two years; CSC, project manager, four years; General Dynamics, Oracle database administrator, one year; DSD Labs, IT specialist, three years
Family: Wife, Melissa; daughters, Lyla, 9, and Camilla, 7
Neighborhood: Waterside Landing in Mooresville
Greatest business accomplishment of the past year: Recognized for a second year in CBJ‘s Fast 50
Greatest civic accomplishment of the past year: Supporting the growth and mission of CentralApp.us. The CentralApp Talent Exchange connects companies with skilled tech workers in the Appalachian region.
Current civic/volunteer activities: Youth soccer
What you like best about living in the Charlotte region: Being close to lakes, mountains and beaches
The most important issue facing the region: Alleviating traffic congestion as the city continues to grow
Your most valued mentor: Patrick Farrell
Last book read: Trillion Dollar Coach by Alan Eagle, Eric Schmidt and Jonathan Rosenberg
Last movie seen: A Star is Born
Last vacation: Pawleys Island, South Carolina, for spring break
Favorite website: reddit.com
Favorite possession: Late grandfather’s American flag
Hobbies: Golf, boating
Hero: Elon Musk
Fantasy job: Music producer
One-word description of self: Driven