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Chief among them is being the third-generation president and CEO of privately-held Horst Engineering.
The East Hartford-based contract manufacturer specializes in making precision-machined components and assemblies for aerospace and other high-technology industries.
The company, which turns 75 in 2021, is in the midst of building a new headquarters at 141 Prestige Park Road in East Hartford. Horst will consolidate its three existing Connecticut locations at the 7-acre site.
Tucked into the plans for the 100,000-square-foot facility are a private bath and shower for Livingston. It’s not a vanity project; the space is a necessity.
Why? Well, Livingston commutes to work like few others. He pedals the 14 miles via bicycle from his Bolton home almost daily. After those treks, he needs a place to clean up and prep for what are consistently long days shepherding a workforce approaching 150.