WILLIAM BIGELOW, 39

THE PROP: William Bigelow holds one of Blount Fine Foods' latest offerings, a line of organic soups.
THE PROP: William Bigelow holds one of Blount Fine Foods' latest offerings, a line of organic soups.

Why did you select your profession?

I’ve always been interested in food and nutrition. Once I took my first food science class in college, I knew that I wanted to work in new-product development for the food industry.

Where do you see yourself professionally in 10 years?

My goal is to be the COO or CEO of a food-manufacturing company.

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What advice would you give your 22-year-old self?

In life, it’s you vs. you. … You can achieve anything if you work for it.

How do you keep a work-life balance?

It can be difficult at times, but I always make time for my wife and my two daughters on the weekends.

If you could choose another profession, what would it be?

I would own a gym (or gyms), and teach health and fitness.

What is your favorite Rhode Island restaurant?

The Boathouse in Tiverton. My wife and I enjoy the food, and you can’t beat the view. n

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