Oh, like any of you are doing work today
Thursday, March 19th, 2009I’m sure that there are some customers who are actually doing work today. For the rest of you, however, a little present from OnlineMetals.com
Archive for the ‘Meet the OLMers’ Category
Meet John…
Thursday, August 14th, 2008
John
President
“I’m their leader, which way did they go?”
A little bit about John…
Favorite product that Online Metals sells: All of them!
How many pairs of shoes do you own? and/or What’s your shoe size? 9 pairs not including Hiking boots: size 8.5
If you could have any superpower, what would it be? To be invisible.
Can you drive a stick shift? Yes
What did you want to be when you were 12 years old? A pilot in the Navy
Favorite smell: Napalm, in the morning.
Favorite band of all time: Bruce Springstein
Least favorite band: Anything Heavy Metal
Worst song ever made, ever: Tip Toe Through the Tulips
If (or when) you go to hell, what song will be playing over and over? Tip Toe Through the Tulips
Favorite Motivational quote: Good – Better - Best, never let it rest until your good is better than your best.
Favorite Automotive Accessory: Cup holder.
Best thing about living in the Northwest? The Weather!
Meet Travis…
Friday, June 13th, 2008
Travis
Purchasing Assistant
A little bit about Travis…
Favorite product that Online Metals sells: Brass Pole
What’s your shoe size? 12
If you could have any superpower, what would it be? Teleportation
Can you drive a stick shift? …of course!
If I came to your home and looked in your refrigerator, what would I find? Cold stuff.
What did you want to be when you were 12 years old? A baseball player.
If you were another person, would you be friends with you? If I was another cool person.
Favorite smell: Fresh cut grass.
Chocolate or Vanilla? I don’t discriminate.
What’s your sign? Danger Falling Rocks
Favorite band of all time: Weezer
If (or when) you go to hell, what song will be playing over and over? Piano Man
Best thing about living in the Northwest? It’s not the Middle East.
Meet BJ…
Friday, June 13th, 2008
BJ (formerly BlackJack)
Office Mascot
“A lot of people think they look like their dogs, but I think dogs are cuter.”
A little bit about BJ…
Born in 2002. Black Lab.
If you could have any superpower, what would it be? Mind Control…and X ray vision.
If I came to your home and looked in your refrigerator, what would I find? If I had my way, not much of anything! There’d be a really full BJ belly though.
What’s your sign? “Beware of Affectionate Dog”
Worst song ever made, ever: Stray Cat Strut.
Favorite Automotive Accessory: The back seat. It’s mine.
Best thing about living in the Northwest? Way less fleas up here.
We’re proud to be a pet friendly office. Caution, dogs at work!
Meet Chris…
Friday, June 13th, 2008
Chris
Director of Operations and Technology
”Go that way, really fast. If you see something, turn.”
“I gave my left arm to help build this company”
A little bit about Chris…
Bats: R
Throws: R
Career Avg: .325
Worst Song Ever Made: Celebration by Kool and the Gang. I actually had it banned from my wedding.
Favorite Product that Online Metals Sells: Brass Poles
Favorite Smell: Freshly Cut Grass mingled with a hint of gasoline
Favorite lunchmeat: Ribeye Steak. I define lunchmeat differently than most people.
Motivational Quote: “Do, or do not. There is no try.” Yoda, in Empire Strikes Back
Meet Tom…
Friday, June 13th, 2008
Tom
Inside Sales Manager
4 + 20 Blackbirds baked in a pie, makes P.E.T.A. mad.
A bit about Tom…
Favorite product that Online Metals sells: No. 3 with a Coke
How many pairs of shoes do you own? and/or What’s your shoe size? 14 and one half (Don’t ask)
If you could have any superpower, what would it be? Russia circa 1962
Can you drive a stick shift?Yes,with a 5 iron
What is your worst quality? My inability to find my worst quality.
If I came to your home and looked in your refrigerator, what would I find? Jimmy Hoffa
What did you want to be when you were 12 years old? 13 years old
If you could choose to be any food, what would it be? Steak , in a Vegan Household
What’s your favorite lunch meat? Spam (No,wait…I DON’T LIKE SPAM!!!)
If you were another person, would you be friends with you? If I knew what was good for me, No.
Favorite smell: The ones with my nose
Chocolate or Vanilla? Neapolitan
What’s your sign? Trespassers will be shot
What city is ashamed to call you a native? Detroit
Favorite band of all time: Pink Floyd
Least favorite band: Bay City Rollers
Worst song ever made, ever: Brand New Key by folk singer Melanie
If (or when) you go to hell, what song will be playing over and over? Born in the U.S.A.
Favorite Motivational quote: (John made me remove “Smile, it makes your butt tickle.”) Do or Die
Favorite Automotive Accessory: The switch to turn OFF the passenger side Air Bag
Who was the last person you pummeled? Truthfully , my 8th grade Geography teacher
Best thing about living in the Northwest? Minimal need for Kevlar
Meet Diogi…
Friday, June 13th, 2008
Diogi
Quality Control - Lunch Division
A dog teaches patience, loyalty, and to turn around three times before lying down.
A little bit about Diogi…
Born in the spring of 2005. Lasa Apso/Shi Tsu Mix. 25lbs of fluff and snuggles.
Name is pronounced (dee oh gee). It’s the word dog, spelled out.
Can you drive a stick shift? I can fetch a stick, does that count?
What is your worst quality? I hog the bed…and the covers…and the pillow.
What’s your favorite lunch meat? Yes please!
Favorite Motivational quote: Woof!
Favorite Automotive Accessory: The windows in my back seat.
Best thing about living in the Northwest? I can take my humans out on a hike…even let them off-leash.
We’re proud to be a pet friendly office. Caution, dogs at work!
Meet Matt…
Friday, June 13th, 2008
Matt
Purchasing Manager
“Excels in non-competitive sports”
A bit about Matt…
Can you drive a stick shift? I ride a bicycle.
What did you want to be when you were 12 years old? A Firefighter…No…a Chef
If you could choose to be any food, what would it be? A Bloody Mary.
What’s your sign? Slow Children Playing.
What’s your favorite smell? Clean laundry.
Meet Whitney…
Thursday, June 5th, 2008
Whitney
Office Manager
“Life is a bucket of puppies and rainbows”
A bit about Whitney…
Can you drive a stick shift? Uh, yeah.
What did you want to be when you were 12 years old? A marine biologist. You can see how well that worked out.
What’s your favorite lunch meat? A well-made tuna salad.
Favorite band of all time: Anything with Kathleen Hanna—Bikini Kill, Le Tigre, Julie Ruin
Favorite automotive accessory: My Rat City Rollergirls sticker
Meet Amber…
Thursday, June 5th, 2008
Amber
Director of Marketing
”He who laughs last didn’t get it.”
A bit about Amber…
Favorite product that Online Metals sells: Brass Pipe
How many pairs of shoes do you own? 50 + In their original boxes, with Polaroid pictures on the front.
Can you drive a stick shift? Absolutely! People who can’t, scare me.
What’s your favorite lunch meat? At a sandwich shop: Roast Beef. At home: Turkey.
If you were another person, would you be friends with you? Totally…I’m hot!
Favorite smell: Mountain air in the High Sierras.
Favorite color: Pink. I love jewel tones too though, all together, rainbow style.
What’s your sign? “Yes They’re Real!”
Worst song ever made, ever: Mambo #5. How bout’ “a little bit of” shut up!
Ever been arrested? What for? Almost. I smuggled myself onto a military base to retrieve my parent’s car, which my brother abandoned when he was deported…I mean deployed. Our guide bailed, and so we went to the cops for suggestions on what to do because we couldn’t get the motor started. They yelled at us, threatened to arrest us, and escorted us off the base. One police vehicle in front of our car, one behind.
Favorite Motivational quote: “ The greatest pleasure in life is doing what others tell you you can’t!”
