Home: Manteno, IL. Age: 41. Birthplace: Kankakee, IL. Profession: Human resources. Organization: Silver Cross Hospital. Title: Talent Acquisition Partner. Alma mater: Illinois State University.
Latest contribution to others: Volunteer on board of directors for Manteno Intramural Basketball. Hobbies: Coaching youth sports, exercising. Recent travel or adventure: Wisconsin Dells water park. Recently viewed and recommended: Better Call Saul (Netflix).
Personality profile: Dry sense of humor, quick thinker, empathetic to others. What one word would your closest friend use to describe you? Loyal. Moral compass: I’m dedicated to protecting and providing for my family. How do you define a perfect friendship? Someone who is dependable, understanding, and forgiving. How do you define an ideal business relationship? Accountability, transparency. What is your greatest joy? Seeing my son grow and succeed. What is your greatest fear? Letting down my family. What occupation, other than your own, do you most admire? Military personnel.
What was your first paying job? Retail associate at Kmart. What was your favorite childhood toy or game? Nintendo. What movie have you repeatedly watched? Caddyshack. What’s prominently featured on your home or office wall? Pictures of my wife and son. What’s the best advice you received growing up? Be yourself.
What change would you like to see in the world?
The belief the world wouldn’t be safer with better gun control laws.
What message do you want to send out into the world? Tell your family you love them as often as possible, because you never know. What mega-trend most concerns you? Self-driving vehicles.
Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? My grandma and grandpa Diedrich. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? A professional baseball player. After your loved ones, what object would you first save from your burning home? My dog. What advice would you give your younger self? Make smart decisions every day. What day in your life would you choose to re-live? My wedding day.
Personal mission: I want my wife and son to have everything they want and more. Desired epitaph: Here lies Brandon. Dedicated husband, father and son who loved his family above all else.
