Friday, January 17, 2014

Jiving in 2014

Culture shock. That’s what the last eight weeks have been. Today marks the end of my first eight weeks with Jive Software and it’s been a wild ride. A fantastic, wild ride. While the transition into my role as sales director in the Midwest isn’t complete, our FY2014 follows the calendar year so it’s officially game on. I’m on my way home from our 2014 SKO in the Valley with the rest of the team and have never been more excited about work. While our SKO (sales kick off) is an unbelievable and top-shelf experience (awards of cash, watches, trips, Porches, the Dan Band, etc.), it’s the passion of our execs and product teams that one couldn’t help to be excited about. To represent a product with such market-relevance, and one that is coming into stride throughout the world, is an experience all to its own.


No matter the size of your business, it’s worth your time to check us out. www.jive.com

PS. A massive shout-out to my wife and sons. I'm gone a lot. Often many time zones away. It's super hard on all of them and they never complain. Each is such an amazing gift I don't deserve. 

Thursday, January 9, 2014

2013 Recap

2014 is here? Say what?

Some highlights from 2013. 
  • We sold our house, twice, in one month. 
Residence of nearly 10 years - we have awesome memories there and loved this house.
  • Carey started her second year of teaching the boys - she's my hero.
    Carey's classroom
     
  • Cooper lost his front teeth!
    Cooper!
  • Lauren got married! 
    Hanna, Wade, Lauren, and Nate
  • Attended 2013 'Cross World Championships
    Dale, Ira, and John
  • Carey and I got some r&r in Cayman 
    Sun, sand, and Diet Coke!

    Headed to the barrier reef
  • Construction on our new house was completed. 
    View from the driveway
    Kitchen
    Miles, back steps / deck
  • Carey added a new half-marathon race venue to the list!
    Sarita, Carey - Go Girl Race
  • I took a new job with Jive Software. 
    A look at my new office!
  • Carey and the boys completed their first race - Miles took Carey at the line
    SBU Cross Country Fundraising Run
  • Christmas - I know. It comes every year. But, it's my favorite holiday / season, so it still gets a place on the list. 
    I've always decorated my office at work. With a job change late in the year, my makeshift basement office had to do. 
    Our 'Charlie Brown' Christmas Tree - A Blue Atlas Cedar we're planting any day now! 
  • Cooper has become a sports maniac - he can't get enough of watching and playing, especially football 
    Springfield Cardinals game
  • Birthdays - Nate (32), Miles (5), Cooper (7), Carey (26)
    Recent family pic
  • The boys asked if we could play more golf. Yes please. 
    Cooper, Miles
  • We enjoyed many fires in the new house. Not the kind where you call the fire dept. Which is a welcome relief this year. 
    Living room fireplace
  • Family vacation in FL at Delray Beach - millions of common jellyfish also decided to vacation here. 
    Sand was great, water was around 86 degrees

    An evening out in Delray
    Local exhibits of sea life and sharks!
  • I was able to join the guys in many pre-season 'cross and road rides
    Dale, John, and Ira
  • Donuts from St. George's. Trust me, it's an event. 
    Cooper

    Miles
  • Miles has become our resident chess expert (and loves every kind of board game)
    His 'You didn't see that coming, did you?' look


2014 - Game On.