Head of Schmoozing
Managing Partner
In the industry:
Since I was in diapers, 27 years
Best part about the job:
The People
I take my coffee:
Depends on the day. Cream & Sugar or Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream
When not working you can find me:
Up on a hill looking at a field downwind, possibly in a Montana stream fishing, dominating cornhole tournaments, golfing or hanging out at the lake with my family.
Words to live by:
Treat people how you would like to be treated
Favorite Restaurant:
Raw Sushi Bistro
Champion of Office Happiness
Office Manager
In the industry:
9 years
Best part about the job:
The great and inspiring people I've gotten to know and work with
I take my coffee:
No coffee for me
When not working you can find me: Spending time with my family
Words to live by:
Be Kind
Favorite Restaurant:
Anything sushi
(CVO) Chief Vibes Officer
Managing Partner
In the industry:
Let's just say before computers were around
Best part about the job:
The people and the free samples
I take my coffee:
What coffee - I drink Numi Tea
When not working you can find me:
Fishing
Words to live by:
Life is far out, groovy, wicked and .....
Favorite Restaurant:
The duck club, when my wife is not around, so I can eat whatever I want!
Consulting Partner and Friend
Sales
In the industry:
45 years
Best part about the job:
Help customer succeed and make great friends
I take my coffee:
Cream and sugar but I would prefer my Greek Coffee
When not working you can find me: Riding my Motorcycle or outdoors; fishing, hunting, enjoying my family
Words to live by:
Treat people the way you want to be treated
Favorite Restaurant:
Not there any longer - Castaways Coyote Point San Mateo
Star Mentor and Chef
Sales
In the industry:
Since I picked up a knife. . . 30 years, professionally
Best part about the job:
Mentoring, and seeing peoples dreams and ideas come to life
I take my coffee:
constantly. . . .and when camping with grounds and Kahula
When not working you can find me: Reading Food Articles, Cooking, swimming (but never Snow Skiing - that’s for the husband and kids)
Words to live by:
I learned this long ago, but not soon enough “Treat everyone how I would like my children treated.” I pray on this to not only make myself a better person, but a grateful one.
Favorite Restaurant:
There are too many to choose from. My favorite is Masa Latina, Manteca, family owned and operated.
Creator of Opportunities
Sales and Marketing
In the industry: 25+ Years
Best part about the job:
Building Relationships
I take my coffee:
Black - although I would prefer a double shot of espresso
When not working you can find me: Riding my motorcycle or spending time with my family
Words to live by:
"Laughter is timeless, imagination has no age and dreams are forever."
—Walt Disney
Favorite Restaurant:
My house! Although I could use a better dishwasher...
Multitasking Mogul
Sales
In the industry:
12 years
Best part about the job:
Meeting so many talented people and the seeing the passion behind their work first-hand
I take my coffee:
Cold brewed over ice with a splash of cream
When not working you can find me: Swimming with my boys.
Words to live by:
“One good thing about music – when it hits you, you feel no pain.” - Bob Marley
Favorite Restaurant:
St. Michael’s Alley – Palo Alto, CA
Conversation Specialist
Sales
In the industry:
40 years!...am I really that old?
Best part about the job:
I don’t consider it a job. I consider it a lifetime adventure!
I take my coffee:
Black and strong!
When not working you can find me: spending time with my family in the outdoors, playing sports, fishing and camping.
Words to live by:
“The Truth will set you Free!”
Favorite Restaurant:
The Buttercup Café in Placerville. It changes often and I love to find new “favorites” weekly!
Brand Warrior
Sales
In the industry:
14 years
Best part about the job:
Every day is a new adventure
I take my coffee:
Vietnamese Iced
When not working you can find me:
Hiking in the summer, skiing in the winter
Words to live by:
Without love in the dream, it will never come true
Favorite Restaurant:
Pizetta 211- San Francisco
Chief of Chatter and Baker Extraordinaire
Customer Service
In the industry:
35 + years
Best part about the job:
Making new friends, talking, talking, talking, and week-ends!
I take my coffee:
Black
When not working you can find me:
Wine Tasting
Words to live by:
Always Go Big!!
Favorite Restaurant:
I rarely go out; I love to cook, and do a lot of entertaining at home.
People Partner
Sales
In the industry:
23 years
Best part about the job:
The solid relationships that I have made through the years.
I take my coffee:
Black.
When not working you can find me: Drawing and painting. Oil painting is my favorite medium.
Words to live by:
Be the person your pets think you are.
Favorite Restaurant:
Rosy’s Seafood – San Jose / Cascal – Mt View
Captain of Multitasking
Customer Service
In the industry:
38 years
Best part about the job:
The people
I take my coffee:
With some cream
When not working you can find me: Gardening
Words to live by:
Learn something new everyday.
Favorite Restaurant:
Lime Leaf (Thai food)