| What is your most memorable childhood experience? | I went to Hawaii for the 2000 New Year’s. We went to a big resort with a big water park. Two years prior I was too short to go on any slide. But that year I finally made the mark and was the youngest one on the slides and had the time of my life. |
| What immediate family member do you closely identify with and why? | I would say I identify most with my father. We both worked in professional sports and we both have very similar personalities. We have a great sense of humor and don’t take things too seriously. He knows what he can control in life and tries not to worry about the things he can't. |
| What character traits do you admire in an individual? | I admire competitiveness, internal motivation, and self-awareness. These are three very important characteristics to have in any industry and any facet of life. They are very important skills to have to be able to develop and maintain strong personal and professional relationships. |
| What is the funniest thing ever to happen to you? | During the first week of work, I ordered a dark smoothie with blueberries/blackberries for lunch. Walking back to my desk, I tripped over something and dropped the smoothie all over my pants, white shoes, and carpet. A very funny but embarrassing first impression. The stain is still there on the carpet almost 10 years later. |
| If time and money were not an issue, where would you travel and why? | I’d visit Australia and the Galapagos Islands. I love being outdoors and I love wildlife. My next choice would be all of Europe for the history of the continent but also all of the amazing cuisines each country has to offer. |
| When and if you ever have children, what would you like to pass on to them? | I hope to pass on my desire to compete in every part of life. One of my favorite quotes is "Competition breeds innovation". I want them to want to work hard for everything and not be deterred by any challenges in their way. |
