Rapid Fire Questions
Construction industry professionals are a busy breed, so we asked Board nominees who are on the ballot to re-introduce themselves through a few rapid-fire questions. They succinctly shared their insights on professional best practices, treasured personal activities, nerdy obsessions and super powers they wish they had.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Thomas Koch
Vice President
The best piece of advice I have ever received is …
Always try to win them over.
My inner nerd gets really excited about …
Modes of transportation: cars, boats, planes, motorcycles, go-karts.
If I could acquire one super power, I would choose …
Teleportation – no traffic, go anywhere in the world, even for a meal, visit everyone.
Marianne Crampton
Treasurer
If BC&E gave out “superlatives,” I would be named “Most likely to ….”
Connect people who didn’t know they needed to meet. I genuinely love helping others build relationships and find support in this community.
The best piece of advice I have ever received is …
“See the best in people.” It’s simple, but it’s carried me through so many parts of my life and career.
My inner nerd gets really excited about …
Hurricane Hunters. I’m fascinated by the technology and the extreme events they help predict and track to help others stay safe.
John Gregg
Secretary
My go-to way to recharge is …
camping in a remote location – off the grid (no phones!)
When it comes to sports, I am best known for …
I’ve been a wrestling coach for 15 years…ask me…I’d be happy to chat with you about wrestling anytime!
If I was a contestant on a cooking show, I would wow the judges with …
an omelette including only ingredients collected from my garden.
Jonathan Goetz
At Large
If I could swap jobs for a day with anyone at my company or at BC&E, I would choose …
Laborer. There is something therapeutic about leaving the headaches in the corner office and picking up a broom and cleaning up a job site.
When it comes to sports, I am best known for …
soccer or triathlons.
If I could acquire one super power, I would choose …
Flying. Do you know how much less stressful it would be to get to and from meetings?
Board Members:
Schyler Bailey
My secret talent, favorite hobby or best party trick is …
a card magic trick I learned in middle school.
My personal work motto is …
to work from home so I can work in the company of my dog.
If I was a contestant on a cooking show, I would wow the judges with …
my pumpkin pie cheesecake. I won best dessert at my work’s last Thanksgiving contest.
Rick Kottke
My secret talent, favorite hobby or best party trick is …
Visiting real world locations where movie scenes were filmed.
The best piece of advice I have ever received is …
You can’t always trust what someone says but you can always trust what someone does. Actions speak louder than words.
If I could acquire one super power, I would choose …
Mind Reader because in business, insight is the real superpower.
