Please give a brief description of your greatest PR or business accomplishment:
Developing a multimedia CD-ROM for the Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge (west of Marion, Illinois). It contained virtual reality mapping of all the hiking trails, photography of wildlife and scenic lookouts, history of the refuge and various other information. It was distributed to local schools and displayed at the visitor center.

What do you see as your primary area of expertise?
I am a multifunctional designer with emphasis in web and multimedia development.

What do you love most about S&A (two sentences or less)?
I could say something about the great people I work with, but I truly love walking into work not knowing exactly what’s going to happen that day.

What is the expression you use most often at work?
“Hey, Dan…” and “OK.”

Who is your most admired leader and why?
Chief Petty Officer Parsons for having the courage to leave his family to serve this country, and for teaching his sons the meaning of honor, integrity, duty and, above all, family.

What is the company you most admire and why?
Apple Inc. because of its ability to look at problems from a unique perspective, implementing innovative solutions, competing against overwhelming odds and for just being different. 

How do you define success?
Ending the day knowing I did my best to make the world a better place.

What is your general philosophy on life and work?
I have two: You never know where the next great idea is going to come from; and find pleasure in the little things and you’ll never be disappointed.”

What are your favorite sports or recreational activities?
Woodworking, cross-country skiing in the dead of winter, backpacking in the earlier spring and working on my farm.
           
What is your favorite movie?
It’s a toss up between Big Jake and the Highlander.

What is your favorite food?
All of it…from aebleskivers and calamari to wasabi fried peas.

What is your greatest vice?
Life because there’s just so much to experience. I don’t know how someone can be bored.

What is an interesting “factoid” about yourself?
I’ve learned how to use a chainsaw 75 feet in the air and still keep all my body parts.