Home: Lincoln, NE. Profession: Project management. Organization: Sandhills Global. Title: Project Manager. Alma mater: UNL; York University; Southeast Community College.
Current project: Migrating all internal applications from Sandhills code base to a separate HiBid repository. Latest contribution to others: Supporting York University Wrestling in memorial for a teammate who passed away. What’s been your big (or biggest leap)? My current transition from a salaried employee to a contractor. Hobbies: Activities with my dogs, playing the piano, swimming, and boating. Recent travel or adventure: Been to every state in the US, except Alaska. Recent unique acquisition: A pair of Barrister bookcases.
Personality profile: Open, witty, fact-driven, open to new challenges and opportunities. What one word would your closest friend use to describe you? Accomplished. How do you define an ideal business relationship? Teamwork where we are each open and honest and work together to meet goals. What is your greatest joy? My dogs. What is your greatest fear? Leading a boring life. How do you relieve stress? Spending time with my dogs. What ingredient is essential to your perfect vacation? Ocean view.
What three emojis best describe you? 🐶 😎🙏.
What was your first paying job? Delivering newspapers at age twelve. What was your favorite college course? Financial Management. What movie have you repeatedly watched? Top Gun: Maverick. What’s prominently featured on your home or office wall? Nature artwork painted by my great grandfather. What is your go-to source of creative inspiration? Listening to music while walking my dogs in the local nature park. What company or organization do you most admire? Space X. What world event has had the greatest influence on your life? 9/11. Many of my friends served in Iraq and Afghanistan.
What widely held belief do you reject? That pit bulls are dangerous dogs. What mega-trend most excites you? Artificial intelligence. What mega-trend most concerns you? Digital currencies.
Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? My grandmother. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? A police officer. After your loved ones, what object would you first save from your burning home? Artworks. How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? With my dogs in the local nature park or at a local camping ground with a lake.
Personal mission: Do everything to the best of my ability. Personal motto: Do the right thing regardless of the consequences. Favorite quote: “Every action in our lives touches on some chord that will vibrate in eternity” (Edwin Hubble Chapin).
