For a little more than two years, I've been the sole occupant of Airbag's headquarters. After a few years alone, I've gotten used to having my own space outside of the home, where the books, newspapers, and magazines are stacked high, notes are scattered, and the Boba Fett collection provides security. I guess the reading materials can stay as they are, but I'll have to use my inside voice for future Executive Board Meetings with Chairman Fett. Because while Airbag has home offices in Boston and Raleigh, another team member will finally occupy a desk next to mine.
A few months ago I had lunch with Russ Casenhiser, a good friend and former boss. We talked about poker, gaming, wine and the good old days of working together. As I often did, I prodded him to leave the his current job, as I knew that his skills, experience, and initiative could be put to better use elsewhere. I figured he would start up his own company...but Russ had a different idea.
Armed with a B.S. in Economics and a M.B.A. from Pepperdine University, Russ has a long history of starting, managing, and leading businesses in such varied sectors such as technology, interactive, retail, and non-profit. From 1998 to 2000, he served as Vice President of Retail Sales for The Knot when the company acquired a business he and his wife started in 1996. Many moons passed, and after many years of gratifying work and a successful IPO, he left the company to be closer to his family. A year later Russ was brought on as CTO for Crystal Cathedral Ministries, where he and I worked together for many years. During his tenure there, he was integral in streamlining the worldwide organization's operations.
I am pleased to announce that this morning Russ has joined Airbag as our full-time project manager and business developer. Russ will lead efforts to improve customer service and project management beyond the best industry standards, while also working with the team to formulate our strategy and tactics for sustainable growth.
Meanwhile he'll have to do his best to ignore me while I fly Slave I around the office.
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B.S. in Economics. Hmm. There's a joke (oft-repeated, I'm sure) in there somewhere.
Congratulations, Airbag.
Wow, Airbag is on a hiring parade as of late. You're going to run out of office space soon!
Like we needed a link to explain what Slave I is. : )
Congrats on the new hire. I'd encourage you to resist the temptation to say to Russ "When I left you I was but a learner. Now I am the master."
> I'd encourage you to resist the temptation to say to Russ "When I left you I was but a learner. Now I am the master."
Ah man, but I already bought the outfit and the voice box!
Congratulations!
Very nice. Hey to Russ.
while you are in hiring mode ...you guys need a good espresso maker?
Greg, congratulations on the fine capture. Russ, our condolences, just yell if you need some support ; )
Welcome aboard, Russ. We're glad to have you.
Welcome aboard, Russ. Ryan's glad to have you.
;)
Hater.
See what I have to deal with everyday?
Oh, whatever. You like it, Juneau-boy.
Nice add finding someone who will not need to learn the 'Airbagese' dialect, an intellectual challenge for many coming to Storey County.
Congrats Russ.
There is nothing i can add to the above commentary. Impossible.
But a hearty welcome, Russ.
"We just want to let you know: Good Luck, we're all counting on you."
Slowly but surely, Greg takes one more step towards global domination.
Just when you appeared bad ass enough, you whip out the respect for the Fett.
Airbag gets a little more full. Saving lives will be easier now, yes?
Congratulations. This sounds fishy. I'm sure Russ is there I manage the offshore bank accounts.
Congrats on the growth.
wait that didn't sound right.... The growth in your company.
Way to go Greg. The downside is soon you'll start feeling the urge to trade in the Passat for a Porshe Boxster. (We are nearing middle age and all.)
Boba Fett - Heavy Metal Mutha
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Enjoy