I’ve been on the radio a number of times, to talk nerdy about issues in the tech sector for multiple shows including Money 105.5FM and KFBK 1530.  Bruce Maiman was by far my favorite radio personality – sincerely nice and curious guy, who was great at translating geek chat, and keeping the conversation vibrant.

 It was my privilege to serve as a liaison for Beale Air Force Base. And yes that is a QC4 Global Hawk behind us.  As a civilian liaison, I have the opportunity to foster mutual understanding, support the mission, and build lasting relationships with those who serve. It’s an honor to stand alongside these leaders, gaining insight into their world and sharing their stories with the community.

I’ve been lucky enough to meet many famous and accomplished people (Buzz Aldrin, Clint Eastwood, Steve Wozniak come to mind), but it’s the meaningful conversations that shaped me that I find valuable. I met Tim Ferris at WordCamp (WordPress conference), about the same year the 4 Hour Work Week came out. It was fun to talk about growth hacking and WordPress tricks way back in the day.

My character is shaped by some amazing people. And at the top of that list, I was lucky enough to be taught and mentored by the late and great Nan Wiik, and got to tag along on several adventures and loved every minute of it. 

In the early days of web 2.0, the rise of the web app, I was selected by Eric Ries Lean Startup Co. to chat about collaborative remote work, and at the time, a wonderful little app called Popplet. Getting to bump elbows with the titans of tech and better yet, make meaningful contributions to their journeys as well, was an awesome experience.

As an Honorary Command Chief, This vantage point offers a deeper understanding of the challenges and triumphs our Airmen face, and the critical role they play in mission success. I gained a rare, behind-the-scenes perspective on the leadership, resilience, and dedication that drive our enlisted force. 

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I was made an honorary member of the USAF racing team by 1st Sgt. Dave Burges (far right), and was privileged to have him join the team for the first Tough Mudder in Squaw Valley in Tahoe. And on this dream team was the master of complex sales Joe Rohde, and the infamous desert rat Micah Remy (works on top secret drone stuff these days). It was a misadventure for many, as the cold and snow required the handing out of space blankets. This was the first year the Tough Mudder lived up to the name.

People are capable of doing far more than they think possible,  and on our second Tough Mudder outing, we helped show a few people they too were Heroik and capable of doing the formidable work. The best part of this adventure was helping other people see that they could rise to the occasion and do some truly amazing things. 

I had as many cherished adventures in the hidden watering holes of my home town in Nevada City, as I did anywhere else in the world. There are so many magical places in the U.S.A. that only the locals know about. 

In terms of adventures, and things to write home about – go fly into Anchorage, AK, take a glass-top train into, hop a puddle jumper to wonder lake, and savor it. 

Island hopped music festivals in main with my family aboard the Isaac H. Evans, a schooner from the 1800’s where everyone works, and the only modern thing about it was the bathroom (thankfully).