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["First Day...Four Questions" will be an ongoing blog series throughout 2013 as we on-board dozens of new team members. We want you to understand what makes our new colleagues tick. And what drives them to be "serious competitors. We hope you enjoy.]

<span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Why eGroup?</strong></span>

The people of eGroup. I was introduced to eGroup over a year ago by Brad Shannon. It seemed like every time we got together he would brag about how great his fellow associates were. I had to see this for myself! One thing that became apparent in the interview process was the common vision everyone had. Everyone was on the same page and everyone seemed like they would be awesome to work with. I have since found eGroup to be a positive, genuinely supportive environment and I love it!

<strong><span style="color: #0000ff;">What makes me a serious competitor?</span></strong>

My commitment to establishing/cultivating profitable long term relationships. Ask any of my prior clients and the response will be unanimous. Tom Matlock takes his business seriously and will get the job done! My clients tend to be extremely loyal. The opportunity I now have to introduce eGroup to the Upstate is huge and makes me a serious competitor.

<span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>If you weren’t in Tech what would you be doing?</strong></span>
Networking. I thrive on meeting new people and growing/maintaining relationships.
What’s my headline?
“Yes, that’s right, Matlock, like the TV show... No, I’m not related.”

I have attached a picture of my wife and I. There is little else I enjoy more than spending time with her at our favorite vacation spot in Ft. Myers Florida.

Let me know if you see any changes that need to be made. Thank you for your patience.