1. What was your very first job?
I was a sales representative with Pillsbury in Los Angeles, CA. I was responsible for selling products made by Green Giant and Pillsbury to store accounts like Albertsons, Ralphs and Safeway.
2. If a toy company made an action figure of you, what two accessories would come with it?
Well, folks I worked with in the past labeled me “Bob the Builder,’’ so they would have to be a hard hat and a tool belt. I’m always ready to jump in, get into action and work side-by-side with the team to build things.
3. What is one of your “pet peeves?”
People who constantly text during meetings and in the presence of others.
4. What’s your most prized possession and why?
I have a collection of family photos that goes back four generations. They anchor me in who I am, where I come from and the sacrifices that were made before me.
5. My friends would describe me as:
Reliable, fun, motivational
6. What’s one work-related thing you want to accomplish in the next year?
Besides achieving our business goals for 2022, I would like to further elevate the interest in Sunless brands and products among Generation Z consumers.
7. What advice would you give your 17-year-old self?
First, don’t ever judge yourself in comparison to others. Instead, judge yourself against what you know you are capable of. Second, be patient – patience and persistence ultimately pay off but usually, very slowly. Finally, happiness isn’t a destination but a lifelong journey. When in doubt, keep moving!
