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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 first thing I noticed about eGroup was the technology vision the company has. As I found out, the company is so much more than that.  The company culture is amazing, and one of the main reasons I chose eGroup. As I met everyone, it became apparent to me that this is the right place to be.

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

Constantly reading, and learning new things. Whether it be IT, or other areas that interest me; I always strive to learn more about the things that interest me, or that I want to learn more about. It is this inner drive that makes me competitive.

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

I would have to say I would be a Biochemist. There are so many things in the world today that affect people in a negative way. If I wasn’t in IT, I would like to spend my time researching cures for diseases.

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

"The person who gets the farthest is generally the one who is willing to do and dare. The sure-thing boat never gets far from shore." (Dale Carnegie)