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What would it surprise your coworkers to know about you?
I'm the son of a preacher man. Yes, he was, he was, ooh, yes, he was.
Do you have any pets?
Yes, currently two dogs that we adopted as puppies: a Jack Russell/Lab mix, Atom, (age 11), and a chiweenie (Chihuahua/Dachshund mix), Nugget, (age 9). But throughout my life I've had rats, cats, dogs, birds, fish, hermit crabs, and a rabbit.
If you could pick one superpower for work, what would it be and why? And what’s your superhero name?
Superpower: Supercomputer Neuralink. To be able to instantly tap into the power of the computer would be incredibly productive.
Name: Wayne "The Brain" McClain.
What do you enjoy doing when you’re not at work?
Running, driving, gaming, 3D printing, laser cutting/engraving.
In one word, describe your daily commute to work.
Instant.
You’re about to give a big client presentation. What’s your walk-up song as you approach the microphone?
“Hip to Be Square” by Huey Lewis and the News because their early work was a little too new wave for my taste. But when Sports came out in '83, I think they really came into their own, commercially and artistically. The whole album has a clear, crisp sound, and a new sheen of consummate professionalism that really gives the songs a big boost. I think their undisputed masterpiece is "Hip to Be Square." A song so catchy, most people probably don't listen to the lyrics. But they should, because it's not just about the pleasures of nonconformity and the importance of trends. It's also a personal statement about the band itself.
If you could have an alternate profession, what would it be and why?
Aquaponics farmer because it combines aquaculture and hydroponics for a more natural nutrient lifecycle. You can see the result of your efforts right before your eyes. Or a mail carrier.
If you could change any work policy, what would it be and why?
The fact that we don't have ice cream Thursdays, but understand why some people would not like the idea. (“The Office” S07E23 "The Inner Circle")
What's one item on your bucket list and why?
To own several acres of land so I can piddle to my heart's content without anyone judging me for my half-finished projects.
What was your favorite toy as a child?
1985 Honda Z50 motorcycle.
