Product. When it's great, I learn & set my expectations higher, when it's not great, I want to make it better. This takes a team with resources; the better the team, the better the resources, the better the results. Since 1986, my focus has been on building a diverse team & facility, with all the tools, to promote collaboration & achieve results. WhiteBoard gets results. These results and return clients, make me and the team look forward to coming to work every day.
Everything.
Doing things that utilize body, brains, and equipment, with a side of adrenaline: skiing (alpine, nordic, water), cars (racing, driving, admiring), biking (road & trail), sailing (ice & water), skating (inline & ice). Doing things that promote interaction: cooking, wine, coaching, shopping, home improvement, learning, family & friends.
Energy. Every day provides a new challenge and, here at WhiteBoard, I am surrounded with people who have the ideas to address them. I enjoy being part of a company filled with creativity and where there is a team who puts everything they have into every project. Hard work begets results, and you see it here daily. I wanted a chance to show what my hard work could accomplish. I get to see that here.
Original thought and thinkers. Lifelong learners. New adventures. Thinking outside the box.
Activity – on the water, in the mountains, or on a mat in a studio. The world is my playground. Though, my top choice is backpacking trips, nothing recharges more than leaving civilization behind for wilderness.
WhiteBoard is the place to grow. If you haven't heard, it has invention, industrial design, engineering, prototyping, and graphic design all under one roof. Pick one, or pick all, WhiteBoard has given me the best opportunity to gain a total understanding of the product development process. Because of WhiteBoard's capabilities and diverse clientele, I have been able to take full advantage at excelling in the career I've always dreamed of.
I enjoy, and sometimes can't stand, coming across solutions that seem obvious. When this happens, you know it is going to be a success.
Anything that gets me moving and exploring. In summer: biking, being on the lake or the race track. In winter: hockey, cross-country skiing, and mountains in the west for downhill skiing with friends.
We push limits here daily, who wouldn't want to be a part of that? WBPS fosters a creative environment and culture fueled by capabilities, tools, and processes maximizing possibilities.
Others' excitement and personal passions, be it hobbies, viewpoints, past experiences, present frustrations or future perceptions.
Escaping the humdrum of daily responsibilities through outdoor adventures, getting goofy with my family and laughing off the troubles of the world over a pint!
Why Not! Once you have seen the facility and met all my coworkers, you would know why. The second half would be the variety of projects; everything from prototyping medical devices to sporting goods to toys – from mild to wild. Every day is a new adventure.
Anything mechanical. I really like figuring out how things go together and what makes them tick.
Anything with a large engine that's loud, goes fast, & gets me going places.
Past experiences with a wide variety of consumer products, including toys, has led me to WhiteBoard – the best of all product development worlds. The environment, the creativity, the collaboration. The product portfolio and the interaction with clients; we help them solve their product development challenges and create successful products. Our goal is to lead our clients to the most successful outcome. I joined for the fun and rewarding experience of transforming ideas into reality.
Modern design, creative thinking, problem solving. Products that exceed customer needs and expectations.
China travel with wife Yanmei, daughter Zoe, dinner parties with friends & family, pond hockey, league softball, road biking, fine wine, alternative rock music, home-yard-garden projects.
The idea of being able to see something come into existence before any one else. As a model maker, I enjoy the process of identifying a need and a solution for it. Working with talented people tends to bring out the best of me. Cross discipline collaboration is the key to a great solution!
Natural wonders, random patterns, and my son.
Billiards, bicycling, and wood working.
They say "iron sharpens iron". Where else can you find this many brilliant and varied people under one roof to bounce ideas off of and to be inspired and challenged by? And that's just during the lunch hour! Imagine what it's like working side by side with multiple departments of the top people in their fields. Also, the dress code is flexible, cape and tights are acceptable.
Smart design that infuses fun. Trend setters that blaze unexpected trails. Beyond-genius design detail found throughout nature.
Writing & watching great stories, beautiful music on vinyl, meaningful talks, laughter, quality time with my wife and daughters, seeking the merciful Creator of the universe, and lots of thinking during my long commute.
The environment. Relaxed, yet driven, with great people and good vibes. It's a place that facilitates expression through hard work. Creativity and inspiration is key for me and I find it here. A place that is continuously challenging me to utilize and improve upon my skills. Seeing is believing. Come see for yourself, we have the tools to accomplish just about anything. Who wouldn't want to be a part of that?
The unknown, challenging situations, new opportunities and learning experiences, passion that drives people above and beyond expectation.
The keys.
I am learning something new every day. WhiteBoard is hub for creativity, problem solving and prototyping. Every day I am inspired by our facility, previous projects, and talented team. We have the tools and knowhow to create anything here!
Clever solutions to complex problems.
I love to travel and hike with my family. When I am at home, I like to play music on my keyboard, ukulele, and my banjo. I enjoy the never-ending challenge of improving my skill with a musical instrument. I am also an avid board and video gamer. Anything that challenges my mind helps me recharge.
The people! Whiteboard is a collection of diverse minds with incredibly creative approaches to solving complex problems. The environment here generates that creativity and allows me to learn more every day. From concept generation to finished products, we can bring your ideas to reality, all under one roof!
My parents, my friends, nature, designer furniture, cars, and my co-workers!
Taking care of my plants, cooking for friends, weightlifting, and woodworking all help me maintain my creative energy.
New challenges every day. I like solving mind bending mechanical problems that others may not have the patience for. I get that every day at Whiteboard. Each day I get to work with the amazing team here to solve hard problems, learn, and iterate. When pushing the boundaries of design, it’s important to fail fast. The facilities here allow for rapidly testing ideas and solutions. If it was easy, I wouldn’t be here.
Collaboration. No one person in the room is the smartest. I’m inspired by anyone who helps me reevaluate my assumptions and think about something in a new way. Collaboration leads to the best results.
Time with my family, outdoors. Sailing, biking, camping.