Rolling up our sleeves
“Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.”
BuddoBot leaders maintain an ethos of selflessness, prioritizing the needs of the team above their own. Humility is our cornerstone of our success, fostering an environment where every voice is valued, and every individual’s potential is unlocked. We lead not by command, but by example, with a commitment to our own personal development while tirelessly nurturing the growth of others. This unique blend of humility and mentorship creates a culture of empowerment, where each team member is not only encouraged to excel but is provided with the tools and support to do so. Meet some of our key Buddos:
Luke Secrist
CEO
Coffee or Tea? Coffee
Pancakes, Waffles, or French Toast? Pancakes
Favorite Fictional Character? Thomas Anderson
Favorite Quote? “You can, you should, and if you’re brave enough to start, you will. ” -Stephen King
Caroline Walsh
CFO
Coffee or Tea? Coffee
Pancakes, Waffles, or French Toast? French Toast
Favorite Fictional Character? Atticus Finch
Favorite Quote? “And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” – Micah 6:8
Jason Haddix
CISO & Hacker in Charge
Coffee or Tea? Coffee
Pancakes, Waffles, or French Toast? Chicken & Waffles
Favorite Fictional Character? Kvothe
Favorite Quote? “I am a leaf on the wind. Watch how I soar.” – Wash from Firefly
Jenika Denery
Corporate Operations
Coffee or Tea? Tea all day please
Pancakes, Waffles, or French Toast? I don’t know… cake
Favorite Fictional Character? Colonel Brandon or George Bailey
Favorite Quote? “Fear is what can’t be trusted.” – Elsa
Angie Cameron
Client Services
Coffee or Tea? Tea
Pancakes, Waffles, or French Toast? French Toast
Favorite Fictional Character? Clark Griswold
Favorite Quote? “It’s easier to ask forgiveness than it is to get permission.” – Rear Admiral Grace Hopper
Kevin Hemmingsen
Growth
Coffee or Tea? Energy Drinks (or Coffee if we are sticking to those two lol)
Pancakes, Waffles, or French Toast? Waffles!
Favorite Fictional Character? Doctor Doom
Favorite Quote? “To achieve great things, two things are needed: a plan and not quite enough time.” – Leonard Bernstein
Connie Fox
Human Resources
Coffee or Tea? Both
Pancakes, Waffles, or French Toast? French Toast
Favorite Fictional Character? Belle
Favorite Quote? “Do or do not. There is no try.” – Master Yoda
Erik Johnson
Information Technology
Coffee or Tea? Coca-Cola
Pancakes, Waffles, or French Toast? French Toast
Favorite Fictional Character? Optimus Prime
Favorite Quote? “Just ’cause you put syrup on something, don’t make it pancakes.” – Shawn Spencer
Nathan Tipton
R&D (Applied Sciences)
Coffee or Tea? Coffee
Pancakes, Waffles, or French Toast? Why isn’t breakfast burrito a choice?
Favorite Fictional Character? Ron Swanson
Favorite Quote? “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” – Wayne Gretzky – Michael Scott – Nathan Tipton
Samantha Daniele
Contracts
Coffee or Tea? COFFEE
Pancakes, Waffles, or French Toast? Pancakes
Favorite Fictional Character? Luna Lovegood
Favorite Quote? “We are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided.” – Dumbledore
Matt Phillips
Facility Security
Coffee or Tea? Tea
Pancakes, Waffles, or French Toast? Waffles, but lobby waffles can’t be beat.
Favorite Fictional Character? Heath Ledger’s Joker
Favorite Quote? “I prefer peace. But if trouble must come let it come in my time so that my children can live in peace.” – Thomas Paine
Kariana Pelkey
Marketing & PR
Coffee or Tea? Tea
Pancakes, Waffles, or French Toast? Pancakes – unless they are hotel waffles.
Favorite Fictional Character? Andy Bernard
Favorite Quote? “If I don’t have some cake soon, I might die.” – Stanley Hudson
Ryan Trottman
Graphics
Coffee or Tea? Coffee – I grind my own beans.
Pancakes, Waffles, or French Toast? Pancakes!
Favorite Fictional Character? Kariana Pelkey and Spider-Man
Favorite Quote? “There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind.” – C.S. Lewis
Jillian Cooper
Recruiting
Coffee or Tea? Tea
Pancakes, Waffles, or French Toast? French Toast
Favorite Fictional Character? Louise Belcher
Favorite Quote? “It’s the frickin’ Catalina Wine Mixer.” – Derek from Step Brothers