Nancy Zapata-Acosta is President of Control Electropolishing in Brooklyn, New York.
Nancy Zapata-AcostaThe metal finisher was founded in 1959, but for the last 30-plus years has been run under the watchful eye of Zapata-Acosta, the company’s president and CEO, who took over Control Electropolishing in 1991 from founder Charles Morla, Jr. Her husband, Manuel Acosta, is director of operations and her daughter Lina De La Cruz, is the vice president.
How did you get your start in the finishing industry?
I started working as a secretary at Control Electropolishing, which I now own.
What do enjoy best about the industry?
Working from home.
Is your glass half full or half empty?
Half-full
What three items would you take with you on a deserted island?
A bottle of water, a flashlight, and a blanket.
What was your favorite subject in school?
Math.
Nancy Zapata-Acosta received the NASF Award of Merit from association president Paul Brancato, Vice President of Epner Technology.What's the most unusual thing you've ever eaten?
Octopus.
Do you collect anything?
Dolls.
Are you an introvert or an extrovert?
Extrovert.
Which of the five senses would you say is your strongest?
Sight.
Are you related or distantly related to anyone famous?
My grandmother, because everybody knew her.
What do you do to keep fit?
Watch what I eat.
Does your family have a “motto” – spoken or unspoken?
If you can visualize it, it can become real.
If you were ruler of your own country what would be the first law you would introduce?
Equal pay for men and women doing the same job.
What three things do you think of the most each day?
My garden, my tennis racket, and food.
If you had a warning label, what would yours say?
“Proceed with caution: She’s not as nice as she looks.”
What song would you say best sums you up?
A song about perseverance.
What celebrity would you like to meet at Starbucks for a cup of coffee?
Roger Federer.
What's the most interesting thing you can see out of your office or kitchen window?
My garden.
On a scale of 1-10, how funny would you say you are?
8.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Travelling on a European river cruise.
What was your first job?
Cashier at Burger King.
How many languages do you speak?
4.
Who is the most intelligent person you know?
My friend Leonor Acosta.
If you had to describe yourself as an animal, which one would it be?
A red cardinal.
What is one thing you will never do again?
Ride a rollercoaster.
Who knows you the best?
My daughters.
