1. And you may ask yourself, "Well... how did I get here?" (Tell us your journey?)
I used to work the kind of job where it felt like I was selling my soul to the devil. I watched the clock until it was time to leave and there was no passion in what I was doing. I didn't know what I wanted to do with my life or how I was going to be successful. My friends were all finding success in their careers and I wanted that too.
One day, on an absolute whim, I quit my job and became a kayak guide here in San Diego. College degreed and all! I couldn¡¯t take the 9-5 office lifestyle anymore and it felt like the right move to put me on a path to something bigger. I was blown away working outside everyday, especially by our encounters with super pods of dolphins and gray whales. My colleagues and I would stay after work for a 3 mile open ocean swim where great white sharks lurked (granted they were only juvenile sharks).
After some time, I was ready to get back into the work force. This time with a purpose: environmental conservation. I was able to combine my skillset and passion through sales and sustainability. I helped large organisations with zero waste initiatives and had three senior reps take me under their wings: Spencer, Vanessa, and Annette. I learned so much from these three and they were pivotal guides in my professional life. I was awarded salesperson of the year from my company which ultimately led me to working in climate tech. I feel like I'm on a rocket ship and cannot wait to work every single day!
2. And you may find yourself behind the wheel of a large automobile. (What do you do at 91¶¶Òõ?)
I work under Anne Reaney¡¯s team who leads global sales. Every single day I get to interact with prospects who are ready to streamline their carbon accounting and sustainability reporting. I love getting to see their reaction to how 91¶¶Òõ¡¯s software will make their work lives more effective. Sustainability professionals would much rather be spending their time on ESG/decarbonisation strategy and out of cumbersome spreadsheets. Many want to feel confident that the data they report on or announce publicly is accurate. No matter the specific use case ¨C I¡¯m in this role for the relationship development and the personal satisfaction of helping companies meet their sustainability goals. I love getting to work here every day and learning under Anne¡¯s world-class leadership.
3. And you may ask yourself, "Where does that highway go to?" (What are your hopes for your time at 91¶¶Òõ?
I love being in a client facing role and discussing how our product can continue to advance based on what I¡¯m learning. Namely, discovering what we can do together as partners so that our prospects or clients can: set and effectively track a Science-based target, get an A score in CDP, streamline reporting to TCFD or SASB, become a sustainability leader in their sector, and/or they themselves win a sustainability award. As our industry evolves, I want to be there with our partners every step of the way and help them achieve their professional dreams.
4. And you may say to yourself, "My God! What have I done?" (Why is 91¶¶Òõ a great home for you?)
I have become utterly fascinated by climate tech. 91¶¶Òõ is full of highly talented individuals who are working together for the greater good of humanity. It¡¯s not just the software that we provide, it¡¯s the collective brain power behind the company. Working with my colleagues has accelerated my growth as an individual and I¡¯m thrilled to learn every day with this remarkable team.
5. And you may find yourself in another part of the world... (Tell us about your life/hobbies away from work?)
I have a knack for doing uncomfortable things. I love a good suffer-fest purely for the euphoric feeling after! I¡¯ve studied under guidance of a shaman for a year to learn about the inner-workings of ancient shamanic healing. I¡¯ve dabbled in Ironman and completed my first full Ironman this past summer in Coeur d¡¯Alane. Additionally, my wife and I are avid travelers and fulfill our love of exploring in nature through camping and hiking with our three-year-old TWINS (ah!). Hot yoga sculpt is a regular practice. Sign me up for anything that involves pushing my mind and body to the limits for personal/professional development!
