O'Shea Team Spotlight: Devanta Wade-Hawkins

Q. Where did you grow up? 

A. Peoria, Ill.

Q. Your happiest moment?  

A. My happiest moment would be climbing to the top of Laramie Peak in Wyoming. 

Q. Pet? 

A. I have three Chihuahuas, Melo, Athena, and Freddy. I didn’t name them, and they’re ankle biters for sure.

Q. If someone made a movie about your life, which actor would you want to play you and why? 

A. Johnny Depp – He’s the only guy I know who can rock dreads.

Q. Favorite season or holiday and why? 

A. Winter – I like not hearing cicadas every day.

Q. If you had to leave the construction industry entirely and could walk into any other job no questions asked, what would it be? 

A. Facilities management or football coach. 

Q. Who was your hero growing up? 

A. My high school track coach.

Q. What is something you’re afraid of?

A. Hearing a noise in the dark.

Q. What is the title of your biography?

A. Dreads of Patience. 

Q. If you could have dinner with any celebrity, who would it be? 

A. J. Cole.

Q. Which construction project are you the most proud to have been, or be, a part of? 

A. Williamsville-Sherman Schools – The people here are amazing, and I’m learning something new every day.

Q. If you could have one super power, what would it be? 

A. I wouldn’t mind having Batman’s powers.

Q. If you were ever in police beat, what would it be for?

A. Speeding.

Q. Who was your first crush?

A. Jennifer Grey, who played Baby from Dirty Dancing.

Q. If you had to choose between swimming with sharks, skydiving, and bungee jumping, which would you choose and why? 

A. Swimming with sharks because you could ride them like a bull.

Q. Favorite Disney character?

A. Robin Hood.