Personal Quote:
“Great, that puts us in the safe zone!”
My Motto:
Perfection is unattainable but never stop trying.
College: Virginia Tech
Favorite Fictional Character: Speed Racer, I’d get to drive the Mach 5!
Favorite Color: Aqua Blue – anything that feels like the ocean.
Favorite Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Favorite Car: 1956 Porsche 356 Speedster
What I love about INNOVATE:
The incredible people that make up the INNOVATE family.
My Office Superlative:
Most Likely To Steal Your Pen
A design trend I would bring back:
Real craftsmanship, in all its forms.
The reality show I would be on:
The Amazing Race, Paul and I would totally win that or Flea Market Flip, Dan and I would absolutely win that.
Personal Quote:
“Who knows my password?”
My Motto:
Always try your hardest at everything you do, and you will never disappoint yourself!
College: Virginia Tech
Favorite Fictional Character: Bugs Bunny
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Cuisine: Steak and Crabs
Favorite Car: Porsche 911 Twin Turbo
What I love about INNOVATE:
The family atmosphere and constant joking!
If I could travel anywhere:
Bali, Indonesia
A design trend I would bring back:
Mid-Century modern architecture and of course fashion from the 80’s– and both are back!!!
I wonder…
What happened to the good old days! Who really shot JFK? Did we really go to the moon? Did we all really look that bad in the 80’s?
Personal Quote:
“You know, I was thinking…”
My Motto:
The fastest way to get me to do something is to tell me I can’t do it.
College: UVA (Go Hoos!)
Favorite Fictional Character: Dwayne Pride, NCIS New Orleans – he’s a great leader, creative in finding ways to get things done and cares about his community
Favorite Color: Any and all shades of blue
Favorite Cuisine: My favorite cuisine is local to whichever area I’m in. I love experiencing different foods and cooking styles.
Favorite Car: My Kia Stinger! It was made for me.
What I love about INNOVATE:
I love our talented and diverse staff! They are my second family.
Favorite Book:
All the Light We Cannot See. Beautifully written and intriguing WWII story.
A design trend I would bring back:
Houses with massive front porches. They were made for sweet tea and cocktails.
The reality show I would be on:
‘Round Home, it’s the TV version of my life and all the shenanigans of my family and friends.
Personal Quote:
“Have you tried re-starting your computer?”
My Motto:
Life is too short, buy the concert tickets.
College: Christopher Newport University (Go Captains!)
Favorite Fictional Character: JEM and the Holograms
Favorite Color: Hot Pink
Favorite Cuisine: Charcuterie Boards
Favorite Car: Porsche 911 Carrera in Hot Pink… obviously
What I love about INNOVATE:
I love that after 16 years, the #1 thing that sticks out about my job, is the fact that INNOVATE is more like a bonus family than a bunch of co-workers. A bonus family full of amazing talent, encouragement when needed, and the occasional dad joke.
The Game Show I would be on:
I couldn’t wait to be old enough to try-out for VH-1’s Rock & Roll Jeopardy, can someone please bring it back? I’m ready!
If I had a Superpower:
Teleportation, trust me, you don’t want to sit next to me on a plane.
I wonder…
….when Paul will remember his password.
Personal Quote:
“Please triple check that”
My Motto:
“Life isn’t a matter of milestones, but of moments.” – Rose Kennedy
College: Virginia Tech
Favorite Fictional Character: Turtles Crush & Squirt from Finding Nemo
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Cuisine: Italian
Favorite Car: A Reliable One
What I love about INNOVATE:
The fun energy and banter when we are all together in the office!
If I could travel anywhere:
Greece & Antelope Canyon, Arizona
A design trend I would bring back:
1960’s Scandinavian with a touch of Retro with bold color schemes and clean streamlined forms
The reality show I would be on:
Any baking competition!
Personal Quote:
“Here’s the thing…”
My Motto:
Do your job.
College: Penn State
Favorite Fictional Character: Roy Kent
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Cuisine: Italian
Favorite Car: Powder Blue 1999 Buick Century
What I love about INNOVATE:
The hybrid work schedule and the people are pretty cool too.
Favorite Book:
Into Thin Air By: Jon Krakauer
If I could travel anywhere:
Everywhere…I love to travel. Italy is my favorite spot.
The reality show I would be on:
Survivor
Personal Quote:
“Please don’t hug me”
My Motto:
“If every porkchop were perfect, we wouldn’t have hot dogs.” – Steven, Steven Universe
College: Virginia Wesleyan University
Favorite Fictional Character: ALF
Favorite Color: Orange
Favorite Cuisine: Italian – I want the pasta. I want the pizza. Give me all the cheese.
Favorite Car: an Uber Comfort
What I love about INNOVATE:
The office culture truly is one of a kind. We’re all funky puzzle pieces that somehow fit together. It’s always a joy being in the office.
The Game Show I would be on:
Big Brother. Strategic mental warfare? Sign me up.
Favorite Movie:
“My Best Friend’s Wedding”….Julia Roberts’ entire film catalog really.
I wonder…
Why? And when? And how? Real existential stuff.
Personal Quote:
“So I watched this documentary and…”
My Motto:
Be the change you wish to see in the world.
College: Virginia Tech
Favorite Fictional Character: Obi-Wan Kenobi
Favorite Color: Orange
Favorite Cuisine: Italian
Favorite Car: Subaru Outback
What I love about INNOVATE:
The great table shuffleboard rivalries.
If I could travel anywhere:
To Space!
I wonder…
if the people we are today will one day be lost to history.
The reality show I would be on:
Nailed It!
Personal Quote:
“Let me know if there is anything I can do to help.”
My Motto:
Be not afraid.
College: Virginia Tech
Favorite Fictional Character: The Grinch
Favorite Color: Dusty Lavender
Favorite Cuisine: Anything Italian
Favorite Car: Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
What I love about INNOVATE:
The atmosphere. This group is comprised of intelligent, successful professionals with an incredibly strong work ethic who also know how to crack jokes all day long and take shuffle puck breaks. This company is truly a gem.
If I had a Superpower:
So, you know that scene in Bruce Almighty where he is driving to work and is able to part traffic with the point of a finger? Yeah, that power.
A design trend I would bring back:
More color in spaces. The current trend, especially in the home setting, involves a lot of neutrals and “greige”. Where did the color go?
The reality show I would be on:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Who wouldn’t want to travel the country and eat good food?
Personal Quote:
“Can you take a look at this real quick?”
My Motto:
All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us.
College: Virginia Tech
Favorite Fictional Character: Remy from Ratatouille
Favorite Color: Yellow
Favorite Cuisine: Asian food (Ramen, Sushi, Bao…does Shawarma count?)
Favorite Car: NASCAR Driver Bobby Labonte’s Interstate Batteries car. I thought it was awesome when I was 7.
What I love about INNOVATE:
Working in a laid back environment while always having the opportunity to learn and grow
If I had a Superpower:
Manipulating time (longer weekends!!)
Favorite Movie:
Moneyball. How can you not be romantic about baseball?
I wonder…
What my next hyper fixation will be? (It’s always changing)
Personal Quote:
“I know there’s a check box in Revit for this…”
My Motto:
I’d be happy to help you with that.
College: University of Tennessee
Favorite Fictional Character: Calvin (from Calvin and Hobbes)
Favorite Color: Orange
Favorite Cuisine: Thai
Favorite Car: McLaren F1
What I love about INNOVATE:
Every day at INNOVATE something happens that makes me grin.
If I could travel anywhere:
Japan
I wonder…
If we are alone in this universe, it’s a pretty big place.
The reality show I would be on:
Nope, not my thing.
