Richard Preis doesn’t shy away from much of anything—that includes controversy over his proposed Capitol Lofts apartments in Spanish Town, as well as bright colors. Preis, the managing director of Morgan Keegan and the president of Maxco Development, loves adding a pop of color to his “uniform”—typically an orange tie and button-down oxford shirt—his home and his work. One of Preis’ favorite gifts from his wife is a pair of bright yellow planters that adorn his front porch. Maybe it’s just his design aesthetic, or maybe it’s all a part of his inclination to take chances in business and in life. “I would like to see more people in Baton Rouge start thinking outside of the box,” he says. For the full Q&A with Preis, click here. Here is a sample.
If you could have dinner with any three living people, who would they be?
Jack Welch, retired GE chairman; Pete Peterson, retired president/chairman of Black Rock; and Hank Paulson, retired secretary of the U.S. Treasury.
