How long have you been in the PHCP-PVF industry?
12 years.
What drew you into the industry?
I was fortunate enough to be recruited by PDI right out of college to go through our Corporate Training Program. Going through the interview process, and being fully immersed in seeing PDI’s commitment to long-term growth through strategic partnerships centered around people and the positive impact the Company culture had on those people both professionally and personally made my choice easy to join PDI and this very special industry.
What is the most rewarding aspect of working in the industry?
It’s the people and the true entrepreneurial spirit that exists in our industry. We have the ability every day to forge new ideas and drive growth through the industry. Our industry allows for true competition to exist – where those with a desire to win, the right work ethic, the right attitude, and a true understanding of what it means to be a part of a Team will always find a path to success.
What motivates you every day?
The opportunity to make a positive impact – both professionally and personally.
What is one thing you wish more people knew/understood about the PHCP-PVF industry?
There is opportunity everywhere within the PHCP-PVF industry – and real opportunities for a career with unlimited potential. We have a complex and ever-evolving landscape within the industry, and that brings the ability for change. With change, there will always be opportunities to solve problems that make true, positive differences in the world we live in.
What has been your proudest moment in your career so far?
I am proud of the relationships I’ve had the opportunity to earn, and the basis on which those relationships have been formed - from our associates at PDI, our customers, our vendors and reps, and also other distributors from across the industry. More importantly, I’m most proud of the true partnerships that have come from those relationships and the true trust that has been earned over the years.
What is one thing most people don’t know about you?
I enjoy cooking – especially anything to do with being outside using a grill or really anything related to BBQ. It’s rare that my family and I are home on a nice day, and I don’t have the grill fired up – trying out a new recipe or working to perfect some old recipes are always on the docket.
