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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;"><b>Why eGroup?</b></span>

I wanted to be part of company on the cutting edge of technology but one that is also focused on solutions for the customer and not just the selling the latest and greatest toy. Also, the culture at eGroup is amazing, they truly want you to be a “thinker” and not just a “doer”, and I really like that. After meeting everyone my first couple of days, I knew I was at the right place.

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

I enjoy a good challenge and I take a lot of pride in being able to solve problems. I strive to make a difference each and every day I’m in the office. Be it helping to solve an issue for a client or helping a teammate with a problem, I try to remember that my customers are both internal and external to the company.

<span style="color: #0000ff;"><b>If you weren’t in Tech what would you be doing?</b></span>

I’m an avid motorcycle rider, so I’d probably be doing something in that field. Either on the mechanical side or just selling them. Anything to be in the business.

<span style="color: #0000ff;"><b>What’s your headline?</b></span>

The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools. – Confucius

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