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Linkers are some of the brightest people you’ll ever meet.
They’re a group of smart, collaborative people who love a challenge and have the independence to meet client needs in ways big and small. After all, empowering people is the only means to smarter research and better service.
Becky Hutchinson
Hometown
Born in Jersey, grew up in Wisconsin, but call Raleigh, NC home!
Education
School of Communication Arts / Living Arts College
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
What’s at the top of your bucket list?
Go to the Kentucky Derby and wear an amazing hat!
Favorite thing about TLG
The culture here is fun, flexible, supportive, and I am surrounded by brilliant people
Becky Hutchinson
Senior Proposal Specialist
Brian Waters
Hometown
Jacksonville, FL
Education
Chattahoochee Tech
Passionate about
College football, cars, boats, camping, and hiking
Has been known to
Eat my weight in salsa
Favorite quote
“Those who think they can and those who think they can’t are both usually right.”
What’s at the top of your bucket list?
Stay in an overwater bungalow in Bora Bora
Brian Waters
IT Manager
D.L. Burrell
Hometown
Hendersonville, NC
Education
North Carolina State University (BA)
Western Carolina University (MA)
What you do
Fabricate, aggregate, tabulate, evaluate, propogate
Has been known to
Play prog metal music a SMIDGE too loud. Or Broadway showtunes, either one.
Guilty pleasure
Pro-wrestling/MMA podcasts
Favorite thing about TLG
Having experienced other work environments, I really appreciate the people, the culture, and how hard we work for each other
D.L. Burrell
Senior Data Manager
Erik McDonald
Education
University of Texas – Arlington (BS in Information Systems)
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 cutting 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
Erik McDonald
Senior Data Manager
Fantasia Williams
Hometown
Atlanta, GA
Education
University of Georgia (BBA Management Information Systems)
Guilty pleasure
The Real Housewives Franchise
Favorite thing about TLG
I love how divested the company is in traditional hierarchical structure. At TLG everyone is empowered to lead.
Life motto
What would Beyonce do?
Has been known to
Travel to a country just for the food
Fantasia Williams
Program & Process Manager
Jennifer Christianson
Hometown
Johnstown, PA
Education
Carnegie Mellon University (BA)
Thinks
Be kind whenever possible (it is always possible)
What you do
Keep company finances in order
Passionate about
Making our society a better place for all
Guilty pleasure
There’s nothing like a good bowl of queso
Jennifer Christianson
Director of Client Finances
Jim Pullen
Hometown
Warrensburg, MO
Education
Washington University (BSEE)
Vanderbilt University (MBA)
Thinks
Understand first, then seek to be understood
Passionate about
My family, the outdoors, and lifetime learning
What makes you a good researcher
I channel the voice of the customer, even when they may be speaking an uncomfortable truth.
Guilty pleasure
Baking
Jim Pullen
Partner
Johnna O’Neal
Hometown
Burlington, NC
Education
University of North Carolina – Greensboro (BA in Psychology & Communications)
Liberty University (MA in Human Services)
Thinks
You should never stop asking why
What makes you a good at your job
Being organized, a team player, and willing to help fill in gaps
Has been known to
Make a to-do list for my to-do list
Guilty pleasure
Watching Golden Girls
Johnna O’Neal
Senior Project Coordinator
Juli Camrud
Hometown
Mobile, AL
Education
University of South Alabama
Has been known to
Jump out of an airplane…several times!
Guilty pleasure
Taco Bell’s Nachos BellGrande
What’s at the top of your bucket list?
New Zealand trip. It was postponed a year ago…so I am ready!
Favorite thing about TLG
The happy, intelligent, funny people I work with!
Juli Camrud
A/P Manager
Lynn Young
Hometown
Atlanta, GA
Education
Georgia State
Thinks
Travel is an investment in yourself
Guilty pleasure
FAIL videos (people falling, etc.)
Favorite quote
“Brevity is the soul of wit.” – Hamlet
Favorite movie
Anything Will Ferrell and Jaws
What’s at the top of your bucket list?
To have a hobby farm!
Lynn Young
Director, Accounting & Business Management
Matt Kulasevig
Hometown
Boca Raton, FL
Education
Florida Atlantic University (BS in Business Management)
Passionate about
Animation, model kits, and my dog
What makes you good at your job
I cover a wide array of projects and take what I learn to the next project
Has been known to
Go out to buy lunch even though I packed one
What’s at the top of your bucket list?
Visit Japan to see the life-size Gundams
Matt Kulasevig
Quantitative Project Coordinator
Mike Buck
Hometown
Winston-Salem, NC
Education
University of North Carolina – Charlotte (BSBA, Concentation in Marketing)
What makes you good at your job
Years of experience, problem solving skills, and an ability to work well under pressure
Has been known to
Enjoy a beverage or two at home while playing music quite loudly
Guilty pleasure
I’ve had a weird interest in herpetology since I was a kid
Favorite quote
“There are no solutions. There are only trade-offs.” -Thomas Sowell
Mike Buck
Senior Data Manager
Nick Mangine
Hometown
Chittenango, NY
Education
North Carolina State University (BA)
Passionate about
Good ideas
What makes you good at your job
I believe that technology is here to serve people
Guilty pleasure
Really geeky board games
Favorite thing about TLG
The constant drive to be better
Nick Mangine
IT Director
Nicole Morgan
Hometown
Raleigh, NC
Education
University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill (BA in Psychology)
Passionate about
My family, cooking, home decor, reading
What makes you good at your job
I’m super type A
Most interesting research topic
Definitely people’s laundry habits and stain problems—most memorable sighting: one man’s “eating shirt”
What’s at the top of your bucket list?
Cooking classes in Italy
Nicole Morgan
Director, Project Initiation
Rebecca Bergen
Hometown
Atlanta, GA
Education
Elon University (BA in Strategic Communications, Minor in Business Administration)
Passionate about
True crime, skincare, music, and self improvement
Guilty pleasure
Celebrity gossip, gummy candy, and the Jonas Brothers
Favorite thing about TLG
The people. The Link Group is my second family!
What’s something you learned recently?
How to solve a Rubik’s cube in under two minutes
Rebecca Bergen
Senior Proposal Specialist
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