HOMETOWN

Greenville, NC

EDUCATION

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill (BA)

WHAT YOU DO

Try to absorb everything

HAS BEEN KNOWN TO

Never catch anything that's been thrown my way

GUILTY PLEASURE

Michael Buble's Christmas album

FAVORITE MOVIE

Shawshank Redemption

FAVORITE THING ABOUT TLG

Culture of openness

HOMETOWN

Boca Raton, FL

EDUCATION

University of Central Florida (BS); University of Georgia (MMR)

THINKS

You should strive to learn something new everyday

WHAT MAKES YOU A GOOD RESEARCHER

I am flexible, proactive, and planning and curiosity are in my genes

FAVORITE THING ABOUT TLG

Friendly, smart, committed environment

HOMETOWN

Greensboro, NC

EDUCATION

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill (BA)

PASSIONATE ABOUT

Golf and everything Carolina!

HAS BEEN KNOWN TO

Put my entire life into Outlook

GUILTY PLEASURE

Watching HGTV and Food Network

FAVORITE QUOTE

"What to do with a mistake: Recognize it, Admit it, Learn from it, Forget it."  - Dean Smith

HOMETOWN

Edenton, NC

EDUCATION

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill (BA)

THINKS

If you don't know what to do just do something!

PASSIONATE ABOUT

Historic preservation, art, dogs, travel, family & friends, impacting our world for the better

WHAT MAKES YOU A GOOD RESEARCHER

Being organized and the desire to learn everyday

HAS BEEN KNOWN TO

Get lost in art museums

FAVORITE THING ABOUT TLG

The people and the culture.  Oh, and of course the travel!

HOMETOWN

Born in Jersey, grew up in Wisconsin, but call Raleigh, NC home!

EDUCATION

School of Communication Arts / Living Arts College

WHAT YOU DO 

Package what TLG can do!

PASSIONATE ABOUT

Making the most of my time with family and friends

FAVORITE QUOTE

"Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new." - Albert Einstein

FAVORITE MOVIE

Forrest Gump

HOMETOWN

Moorhead, MN

EDUCATION

Thunderbird (Masters in International Marketing)

WHAT YOU DO

Identify unmet needs to define strategy.

PASSIONATE ABOUT

All things environmental, Caribbean beaches, pinot noir, and karate.

FAVORITE QUOTE

"Do or do not. There is no try."  —Yoda, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back

HOMETOWN

Jacksonville, FL

EDUCATION

Chattahoochee Tech

WHAT YOU DO

Fix things that require electricity!

PASSIONATE ABOUT

My wife and family.  As well as cars, boats, camping, and hiking.

GUILTY PLEASURE

Beer and red meat - but it certainly doesn't make me feel guilty.

HAS BEEN KNOWN TO 

Plan a last minute weekend getaway.

HOMETOWN

Watertown, NY

EDUCATION    

University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill (BSBA)           

PASSIONATE ABOUT

Animals of all shapes and sizes.   

WHAT MAKES YOU GOOD AT YOUR JOB

I'm an excellent listener and can make people comfortable so that they can be 100% honest.   

GUILTY PLEASURE   

Terrifically awful reality television. And chocolate. Lots of it.   

MOST INTERESTING RESEARCH TOPIC

Most unique: taste test research of different flavors of candy corn. Most interesting: patient research about auto-immune disorders.    

HOMETOWN

Saxapahaw, NC

EDUCATION

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill (BA)

PASSIONATE ABOUT

Traveling, meeting new people, and Tar Heel basketball.

WHAT MAKES YOU GOOD AT YOUR JOB

A knack for viewing situations through multiple lenses.

FAVORITE QUOTE

“Life has become immeasurably better since I have been forced to stop taking it seriously.” - Hunter S. Thompson

HOMETOWN

Alpharetta, Georgia

EDUCATION

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill (BSBA)

THINKS

Action expresses priorities

PASSIONATE ABOUT

Sappy movies, netflix documentaries, good food and family

WHAT MAKES YOU A GOOD RESEARCHER

I'm naturally curious about everything

HAS BEEN KNOWN TO

Organize everything in sight

GUILTY PLEASURE

Acoustic Justin Bieber songs

HOMETOWN

Austin, TX

EDUCATION

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill (BA)

WHAT YOU DO 

Always try first.

PASSIONATE ABOUT

Bon Appetit cooking videos

GUILTY PLEASURE

Watching too much South Park.

FAVORITE THING ABOUT TLG

The freedom to be creative. 

HOMETOWN   

Pittsburgh, PA   

EDUCATION

University of Texas–Arlington (BS)   

WHAT YOU DO   

Make data more accessible and understandable.  

PASSIONATE ABOUT

Reef aquariums...large reef aquariums.    

WHAT MAKES YOU GOOD AT YOUR JOB

I build leading edge automation into data tools which leads to cost savings over the long term.

FAVORITE QUOTE

"Look, it's not in my nature to be mysterious. But I can't talk about it and I can't talk about why."  - Rusty Ryan, Ocean's Twelve

HOMETOWN

Waxhaw, NC

EDUCATION

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill (BSBA)

THINKS

Out loud

PASSIONATE ABOUT

Specialty coffee and climbing rocks

WHAT MAKES YOU A GOOD RESEARCHER

I'm always thinking about the "why" and "how"

FAVORITE QUOTE

"True humility is not thinking less of yourself, it's thinking of yourself less." - R.W.

FAVORITE MOVIE

Shawshank Redemption

HOMETOWN

Asheville, NC

EDUCATION

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill (BSBA)

THINKS

You should do something everyday that scares you

HAS BEEN KNOWN TO

Order pizza three times in one week

FAVORITE QUOTE

Chop your own wood and it will warm you twice

FAVORITE THING ABOUT TLG

The people! They are funny, hard working, and always willing to help

hometown

Laurinburg, NC

education

University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill (BA)   

THINKS

Simple solutions to complex problems are inherently appealing and almost always wrong.

PASSIONATE ABOUT

Tar Heel basketball.

WHAT MAKES YOU GOOD AT YOUR JOB

An equal interest in understanding what is and what should be.

MOST INTERESTING RESEARCH TOPIC

Understanding the personal, cultural, corporate and biological drivers of obesity in America.

HOMETOWN

Raleigh, NC

EDUCATION

University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill (BSBA)

PASSIONATE ABOUT

Anything related to golf… except for duck hooks and the 'yips'.

GUILTY PLEASURE

Reading about quantum mechanics (although not much of the information becomes absorbed in my head).

FAVORITE THING ABOUT TLG

The work provides the opportunity to think analytically and the company culture allows this to happen in flip flops.

HOMETOWN

Too many to name. I've moved a lot.

EDUCATION

University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill (BSBA)

THINKS

Our relationships with our clients are the most important thing.

PASSIONATE ABOUT

Dark chocolate and red wine after a long day of research.

FAVORITE QUOTE

"I'd rather live with a good question than a bad answer." —Aryeh Frimer

FAVORITE THING ABOUT TLG

It's a community. Everyone is willing to pitch in and help to make any project more successful.

HOMETOWN

Chapel Hill, NC

EDUCATION

The University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill (BSBA)

PASSIONATE ABOUT

Cheese

WHAT MAKES YOU GOOD AT YOUR JOB

I make to-do lists for my to-do lists 

HAS BEEN KNOWN TO 

Pet every dog in the vicinity

GUILTY PLEASURE

Lame romantic comedies

FAVORITE QUOTE

"If you're offered a seat on a rocket ship, don't ask what seat! Just get on." - Sheryl Sandberg

HOMETOWN

Warrensburg, MO

EDUCATION

Washington University (BSEE), Vanderbilt University (MBA)

WHAT YOU DO (IN 5 WORDS OR LESS)

Immerse myself in your business.

HAS BEEN KNOWN TO

Run stupidly long distances. For fun.

FAVORITE THING ABOUT TLG

We're all people pleasers, and it shows in our approach to client service!

HOMETOWN

Cary, NC

EDUCATION

University of North Carolina - Greensboro (BA), Liberty (MA)

WHAT YOU DO

Pay attention to details.

PASSIONATE ABOUT

Traveling, good food and being outside with my dog. 

HAS BEEN KNOWN TO

Make a to-do list for my to-do list. 

FAVORITE MOVIE

Grease

HOMETOWN

Asheville, NC

EDUCATION

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill (BSBA)

THINKS

A positive attitude can make any situation better.

PASSIONATE ABOUT

Traveling, baking, and anything outdoors.

WHAT MAKES YOU GOOD AT YOUR JOB

To-do lists, enthusiasm, and attention to detail.

FAVORITE QUOTE

Change your thoughts and you change your world. -Norman Vincent Peale

HOMETOWN

Lenexa, KS   

EDUCATION

University of National Champions (UNC-Chapel Hill) (BSBA)       

WHAT YOU DO

I dig into your data.

PASSIONATE ABOUT

Good food made from scratch with real, fresh, local ingredients.

WHAT MAKES YOU GOOD AT YOUR JOB

I'm really observant of details. Seriously.   

HAS BEEN KNOWN TO

Start a dance party at the drop of a hat.                       

HOMETOWN

Wrightsville Beach, NC

EDUCATION

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill (BSBA)

THINKS

Anything worth doing is worth doing well

PASSIONATE ABOUT

Maintaining my bucket list

WHAT MAKES YOU A GOOD RESEARCHER

Being organized and the desire to learn everyday

FAVORITE QUOTE

Everything will be okay in the end.  If it's not okay, it's not the end." - John Lennon

FAVORITE THING ABOUT TLG

The work hard, play hard attitude.  And, everyday is different!

HOMETOWN

Raleigh, NC   

EDUCATION

University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill (BA)   

THINKS

At the core, people are good.   

WHAT YOU DO

Connect with your customers.           

HAS BEEN KNOWN TO

Be a loose cannon.           

MOST INTERESTING RESEARCH SUBJECT

Testing new fabric for women's underwear. Thongs, no less.             

HOMETOWN

Pittsburgh, PA

EDUCATION

Duke University (BA), University of Cincinnati (MHA)

THINKS

Choosing optimism is a good way to go

PASSIONATE ABOUT

Creative expression - in theater, films, art, music

HAS BEEN KNOWN TO

Think in the middle of something not going well "at least this'll be an interesting story …!"

FAVORITE QUOTE

Laughter is the fireworks of the soul.

FAVORITE THING ABOUT TLG

The energy, enthusiasm, support and playfulness!

HOMETOWN

Atlanta, GA

EDUCATION

Georgia State (BS)

THINKS

It's never as bad as it seems.

WHAT YOU DO

Ensure happy employees.

GUILTY PLEASURE

Laughing when someone falls.

FAVORITE THING ABOUT TLG

We're all friends!

HOMETOWN

Highlands Ranch, CO

EDUCATION

Wake Forest University (BS)

PASSIONATE ABOUT

All things Colorado, the great outdoors, good brunch and Wake Forest Football!

HAS BEEN KNOWN TO

Menu stalk every restaurant I plan on eating at

GUILTY PLEASURE

Justin Bieber's Christmas album and cookie dough. 

FAVORITE QUOTE

"Plan in decades, think in years, work in months, live in days" 

HOMETOWN

Aurora, IL

EDUCATION

Wake Forest University (B.A. and M.A.)

THINKS

The key to asking a good question is to truly listen to the answer.

PASSIONATE ABOUT

Learning something new everyday

WHAT MAKES YOU A GOOD RESEARCHER

I appreciate the details and also see the big picture.

HAS BEEN KNOWN TO

Listen to the same album for two weeks straight and then never again

FAVORITE THING ABOUT TLG

Everyone is incredibly smart and fun!

HOMETOWN

Boca Raton, FL

EDUCATION

Florida Atlantic University

THINKS

Life doesn't owe you anything.  You have to work for what you want. 

WHAT YOU DO

Make other peoples jobs easier

HAS BEEN KNOWN TO

Watch the same movie multiple times in one day

GUILTY PLEASURE

Waking up after noon on a weekend

HOMETOWN

Washington, NC

EDUCATION

University of North Carolina -Wilmington (BS); University of Georgia (MMR)

THINKS

You should focus on the things you want to grow.

WHAT YOU DO

Play with quantitative data.

PASSIONATE ABOUT

My family, data and a vegetable garden.

HAS BEEN KNOWN TO

Ask the members of N'SYNC if they were in a band.

GUILTY PLEASURE

90's rap, singing at the top of my lungs in the car and crazy dancing with my boys.

hometown

Durham, NC

education

MIT (BSBA), Virginia Tech (PhD)

what you do

Use statistics to uncover connections.

WHAT MAKES YOU A GOOD RESEARCHER

I like solving puzzles.

guilty pleasure

Homemade macaroni and cheese (not the kind that comes from the blue box).

HOMETOWN

Winston-Salem, NC

EDUCATION

University of North Carolina-Charlotte (BS)

WHAT MAKES YOU GOOD AT YOUR JOB

Ability to multitask and work well under pressure.

HAS BEEN KNOWN TO

Blow off a little steam at the skeet range.  

GUILTY PLEASURE

Almost any high quality nature documentary. Also Aerial America on SmithsonianHD. And Andy Griffith. And NC BBQ.           

FAVORITE THING ABOUT TLG

The overall company culture: can-do attitude, friendship, fun, and excellence.       

HOMETOWN

Sarasota, FL

EDUCATION

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill (BA)

THINKS

You should never be afraid to laugh at yourself

PASSIONATE ABOUT

Travelling, days on the water, good coffee and Carolina basketball

WHAT MAKES YOU A GOOD RESEARCHER

Firm believer in curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back

HAS BEEN KNOWN TO 

(Still) not know my lefts from my rights. 

HOMETOWN

Chittenango, NY

EDUCATION

North Carolina State University (BS, Computer Science)

THINKS

Technology serves people

HAS BEEN KNOWN TO

Ride a motorcycle when it's raining to save gas

GUILTY PLEASURE

Really geeky board games

FAVORITE THING ABOUT TLG

The constant drive to try new things

HOMETOWN

Raleigh, NC

EDUCATION

University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill (BA)

PASSIONATE ABOUT

My two adorable (most of the time) little girls!

WHAT MAKES YOU GOOD AT YOUR JOB

This is where being Type A comes in handy.

MOST INTERESTING RESEARCH TOPIC

People's laundry habits and stain problems—most memorable sighting: one man's "eating shirt".

HOMETOWN

Wilmington, NC

EDUCATION

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill (BSBA)

THINKS

The more you get lost, the more places you see

PASSIONATE ABOUT

Eating peanut butter sandwiches on top of mountains

HAS BEEN KNOWN TO 

Consume more ketchup than the average american family

GUILTY PLEASURE

Frank Sinatra, Series Literature, Photography

FAVORITE QUOTE

"All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us." - Gandalf the Grey

HOMETOWN

Rockport, MA

EDUCATION

Elon University (BSBA)

THINKS

Even a  bad day on the golf course beats a good day anywhere else.

WHAT MAKES YOU A GOOD RESEARCHER

Always wanting to understand the big picture -it's not all about the what but also the why.

HAS BEEN KNOWN TO

Be overly sarcastic at times. 

 FAVORITE QUOTE

“Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people.” - Eleanor Roosvelt

HOMETOWN

McDonough, GA

EDUCATION

Elon University (BA)

WHAT MAKES YOU GOOD AT YOUR JOB

I pay close attention to detail and never settle for less than my best.

HAS BEEN KNOWN TO

Ask open-ended questions that have no clear answer just to get a fun conversation started.

FAVORITE QUOTE

"To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world."

FAVORITE THING ABOUT TLG

It’s like a second family…a home away from home.

HOMETOWN

Charlotte, NC

EDUCATION

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill (BSBA)

THINKS

It's better to be kind than right. 

WHAT YOU DO

Execute details and think big picture

PASSIONATE ABOUT

Live music, lake days, and Panther football

WHAT MAKES YOU A GOOD RESEARCHER

I won't leave a puzzle left unsolved.

FAVORITE QUOTE

"Do not dare not to dare." - C.S. Lewis

HOMETOWN

Deland, FL

EDUCATION

University of Florida (BS), University of Tennessee (PhD)

THINKS

If it doesn't smell right, always dig deeper to find the rotten apple.

WHAT MAKES YOU GOOD AT YOUR JOB

I am a bloodhound for potential bias.

HAS BEEN KNOWN TO

Climb a mountain or eat a dozen donuts— anything's fair game.       

FAVORITE QUOTE

"You gotta have the right tool for the job, Beavis." —Butthead               

hometown

Durham, NC

education

Appalachian State University (BS), University of Georgia (MMR)

WHAT MAKES YOU GOOD AT YOUR JOB

I have been on the client's side; I understand their problems.

HAS BEEN KNOWN TO

Have "strange" things happen while traveling (wife going into labor, volcano while in Europe, earthquake while in Japan).

FAVORITE QUOTE

"Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together."  —Vincent Van Gogh