Which people helped you to get where you are today and what did they do for you?
In responding to this question, I feel a bit like an Academy Award winner: There’s so many people that I need to thank. The top of the list would have to be my parents and family; without their unconditional love and support as the solid foundation of my life, I never would’ve had the courage to step out into increasingly more unfamiliar territory. Beyond that, it’s a myriad of colleagues, mentors, clients, and friends who each played a part in extending opportunities, introducing contacts, and offering guidance at critical junctures. My first job at TIG Global put me in touch with so many talented people, who have since fanned out into high-profile positions across marketing, travel, technology, and other sectors. I owe so much to connections I initially made there. Special thanks must be extended to Fred Malek, Trip Schneck, Jos Schaap, Pablo Calvo, Patrick Caulfield, Torie Ketcham, David Banahan, Rich Trunnell, Jason Ewell, Kim Kenific, Mike Jozaitis, Josh Levie, Michael Foschetti, Sue Heilbronner, Chrissy Levering, Stephanie Woodson, Robert Arnold, Joe Hyman, Doug Broujos, Gideon Dean, Paul Peddrick, Katie O’Donnell, John Tunney, Krystin Gill, Erin Miller, Jen Krupey, Joseph McElroy, Simone McElroy, Jean-Yves Sireau, and numerous others.