The people behind the solutions

Salesforce Certifications

Administrator, Sales Cloud Consultant, Service Cloud Consultant

ISV Partnership Certifications

Certified NVM Platform Consultant

What drew you to work for Penrod?

Hearing about the honesty and positivity in the culture was a huge appeal for me, there’s absolutely no ego and everyone has each other’s back. Even while reading the pillars I was getting amped up – and I didn’t even work here yet!

Favorite place to grab coffee/an after dinner drink?

I’m a coffee-fiend; Blackeye Roasting in the Minneapolis skyway knows me by name. Aside from regular black, I’m all about their nitro-cold press! After-dinner drinks, there’s too many breweries in the Twin Cities so you can’t go wrong. I enjoy the cocktail program at Parlour bar too! I love checking out new places for both coffee or drinks.

Who would you most like to meet and why?

Freddie Mercury. My entire family and I are huge Queen fans. To see my Dad go full-on fanboy would be ridiculous. My brother and I play guitars/bass and my Dad drums like a maniac… so we’d inevitably have an epic jam session!

What are you most excited for at Penrod?

I’ve heard good things about the QKO’s

What do you like the most about your job so far?

Dogs sneaking up on me from under my desk.

What’s something interesting about yourself?

My girlfriend and I went on a month-long road trip out to the West Coast right before I moved to Milwaukee.

What’s your drink of choice during the work hours?

Black coffee that’s been sitting out for a solid 45 minutes.

What do you like doing with your free time?

Cooking, traveling and getting my ass kicked in pickup basketball.

Someone gives you $100, what do you do with it?

Put it in my 401k (jk I’d drop it all on Korean BBQ).

Salesforce Certifications

Administrator, Advanced Administrator, App Builder, Field Service Lightning, Community Cloud Consultant, Platform Developer 1, Sales Consultant, Service Consultant.

What made you choose Penrod?

Work hard mentality, opportunity to work on a diverse group of clients, and most importantly the people and culture.

What are you most excited for at Penrod?

Putting my skills to the test and pushing myself to become better with the knowledge that there is an amazing support network for mentorship and learning.

What do you like the most about your job so far?

The environment of the office in Milwaukee. Everyone made me feel immediately at home and welcome!

What’s something interesting about yourself?

My first language was Italian, but I can barely speak it anymore.

What’s your favorite dinner spot?

A small Mexican grocery store in Buffalo that has the best $3 known to mankind.

Favorite Holiday Tradition?

New Years Eve skiing with my family and friends!

Favorite Snack?

Either Bugles or Wasabi Peas

Certifications

Platform Developer 1

What’s something interesting about yourself?

I occasionally swing dance over at the Pabst brewery.

What do you like the most about your job so far?

The atmosphere is great. I love that we allow dogs but I especially love how quick and willing people are to respond to me needing help

What made you choose Penrod?

Everyone was so welcoming! I had a very smooth interview process with a lot of great people and it made me feel like I fit in before even starting.

What are you most excited for at Penrod?

I’m excited to learn something brand new. Everyone is so willing and eager to help whenever I have a question.

Salesforce Certifications

Administrator, Advanced Administrator, Sales Cloud Consultant, Service Cloud Consultant

What drew you to work for Penrod?

The unique culture and work environment. Unparalleled to find anything like this place.

What’s your spirit animal?

A dog. Represent loyalty, curiosity, sociability, and playfulness.

What’s something surprising about you?

I have a twin brother.

What made you choose Penrod?

I’ve known about Penrod for sometime now and I’ve always heard good things, but honestly, it was the whole experience interviewing. I met with really intelligent, motivated, and super fun people and I knew I wanted to join a team/company with like minded individuals.

What are you most excited for at Penrod?

There is so much potential for growth here and they really inspire the employees to constantly push for self improvement.

What do you like the most about your job so far?

The people, the culture, and I don’t think a day has gone by yet that I haven’t been laughing the majority of the day. Just a great team.

What’s something interesting about yourself?

It’s interesting and quirky; I can whistle, snap, and wink all at the same time.

What’s your drink of choice during the work hours?

Capri Suns (they’re stocked in the fridge and I’m going to go get one now!)

What’s your favorite dinner spot?

It’s hard to pick a favorite spot, but I really like pizza and tacos.

What’s something interesting about yourself?

I met Prince Charles in 2001. Nice fella.

What do you like the most about your job so far?

It’s all about making this happen… and that’s what I’m about.

What are you most excited for at Penrod?

Developing and growing the Marketing Services practice. Woo hoo!

What made you choose Penrod?

Culture, period. It’s a true embodiment of everyone working towards the same goal.

What made you choose Penrod?

Growing software company in the third ward with attitude. Sounds like me in many existential ways. I’m in.

What are you most excited for at Penrod?

Making new connections, learning new lessons & impacting clients in some profound way.

What do you like the most about your job so far?

My Revenue Team. Feels like home.

What’s something interesting about yourself?

I sang the National Anthem at a Monster Truck rally in front of thousands of people.

What’s your favorite dinner spot?

La Merenda

Favorite Holiday Tradition?

Singing. We sing carols in the winter, we sing folks songs at the Fireworks, my parents are regular VonTraps!

Favorite Snack?

Root vegetables. Really.

Favorite place in the world?

Any mountain with a solid base and fresh powder.

Best quality of yourself?

My energy 🙂

Salesforce Certifications

Administrator, Sales Cloud Consultant

What do you like most about working at Penrod?

I have the freedom to take action and be creative. From a sales perspective, a set process doesn’t always work. I can test new ideas and tactics and respond to the wants and needs of our customers.

What advice would you give to recent new hires?

Put yourself in uncomfortable situations where you are forced to learn something. Find something new to learn each week, month, or year and broaden your skill set.

How would you describe Penrod’s company culture?

It’s like a cult. We are all passionate about the work we do and are really close as a company.

What is your secret weapon?

I love to smile. I think it’s infectious.

Salesforce Certifications

Platform App Builder, Platform Developer 1

What do you like most about working at Penrod?

Personal freedom and my coworkers.

What advice would you give to recent new hires?

I would advise them to grow their skill set and find their place at Penrod.

How would you describe Penrod’s company culture?

Close-knit family culture that works and plays together.

What is your most bizarre or useless talent?

Snowboarding.

Salesforce Certifications

Administrator, Platform Developer 1, Platform App Builder, Sales Cloud Consultant, Development Lifecycle & Deployment Designer, Integration Architecture Designer, Identity & Access Management Designer, System Architect, Sharing & Visibility Designer, Application Architect, Data Architecture & Management Designer, Field Service Lightning Consultant, Community Cloud Consultant, Mobile Solutions Architecture Designer, Service Cloud Consultant

What do you like most about working at Penrod?

The people who work at Penrod are definitely the best part. The talent of the people I get to work with every day has made me the leader I am today.

What advice would you give to recent new hires?

Teamwork is everything at Penrod. Don’t be afraid to ask questions, everyone you are working with was a new hire at one time also. Don’t be afraid to bring in new ideas either, we are constantly challenging ourselves to be better and punch above our weight classes.

How would you describe Penrod’s company culture?

We have built a culture that allows individuals to work autonomously, but also thriving on the importance of teamwork and mentorship. The team understands both the importance of working hard to achieve the highest quality for our partners and the importance of having fun while they do it. It’s like nothing else I have been apart of before.

Favorite place to grab coffee/an after dinner drink?

For an after dinner drink I really enjoy ‘Club Charlies’ in the Third Ward. When traveling my favorites are ‘Little Woodrows’ in Austin and ‘Lir’ in Boston.

Salesforce Certifications

Marketing Cloud Email Specialist, Pardot Consultant, Marketing Cloud Social Specialist, Marketing Cloud Consultant

Describe yourself in three words.

Calm. Cool. Collected.

What’s your favorite travel experience and why?

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It’s an amazing and beautiful city.

Favorite place to grab coffee/an after dinner drink?

Blackwater Cafe, a small coffee shop in my hometown.

What drew you to work for Penrod?

It’s a small, fun and ambitious company looking to build a practice around my specialty – marketing automation.

Who would you most like to meet and why?

Ernest King – he was the mastermind behind the United States’ naval and marine forces strategy in the Pacific theater of World War Two, and everything I’ve read about him makes him out to be an asshole genius. I think he would have been awesome to hang out with.

What’s your favorite travel experience and why?

I’m spoiled in that my grandparents live in Hawaii, and I spent a couple summers with them when I was younger. As an adult I usually go there for a week or two in early spring. It’s my favorite experience because it’s paradise, and I do maintain some level of consistency with each trip (always visiting Pearl Harbor, Haleiwa, the Pali Lookout) as well as checking out new things, and most importantly, ample time on the beach and in the ocean.

Favorite place to grab coffee/an after dinner drink?

Now that it’s nearly summer, my favorite place to grab a drink is Las Fuentes in Lincoln Park – pitchers of margaritas with a big group on their huge patio for hours.

What made you choose Penrod?

Honestly, the people! During my interview process I was so impressed with the emphasis on people.

What are you most excited for at Penrod?

I’m excited to expand my skillset here. There’s so much to learn and so many knowledgable people to learn from!

What do you like the most about your job so far?

The office dogs never fail to brighten my day.

What’s something interesting about yourself?

I can make a contact mic without looking at any instructions!

What’s your drink of choice during the work hours?

Coffee or green tea.

What’s your favorite dinner spot?

My kitchen after trying out a new recipe!

Favorite snack?

Carrots dipped in peanut butter

Favorite place in the world?

A bathtub filled with bubbles and hot water!

What made you choose Penrod?

Working for a company that was forward thinking, had a good culture and could offer me both personal and career growth was what ultimately brought me to Penrod. Working for a company that valued being a partner to their clients was also an important component.

What do you like the most about your job so far?

Learning the products has been the most interesting so far. Oh and jumping on a plane on day 2 to San Francisco.

What’s something interesting about yourself?

I’m an avid golfer.

What’s your drink of choice during the work hours?

LaCroix, Water or Coffee.. can never have enough caffeine

Favorite snack?

Triscuits with jalepeno cream cheese spread

Favorite place in the world?

I’m currently obsessed with Charleston, South Carolina. I’m a southern girl at heart.

Best quality of yourself?

I’m driven and easy going.

What piece of advice would you give to other new hires?

Be yourself, double down on what you are good at and run with it.

What’s something surprising about you?

I was born in Lithuania and moved to the United States when I was 12 years old.

Who would you most like to meet and why?

Kobe Bryant. He has an amazing work ethic and a killer mindset. I would love to sit down and just have an open conversation with him.

Favorite place to grab coffee/an after dinner drink?

Fuel Cafe. Great coffee, drinks, and food. It’s a great place to go in the summer as they have a great patio and an amazing happy hour.

What drew you to work for Penrod?

The company culture. I heard great things from Brandon Alberti. I knew that Penrod was very involved in Milwaukee’s community and it’s nice to be a part of a company that gives back.

Salesforce Certifications

Platform Developer 1, Administrator, Development Lifecycle & Deployment Designer

What’s your spirit animal?

My spirit animal is JP from the movie Grandma’s Boy. I’m thinking about getting metal legs. It’s a risky operation, but it’ll be worth it.

What’s something surprising about you?

I was homeschooled growing up. One interest I pursued in my studies was making computer games in Visual Basic. I once made a foosball game and thought it was the future of gaming (it wasn’t). But I did learn a lot about writing code that stuck with me.

Salesforce Certifications

Administrator, Service Cloud Consultant, Sales Cloud Consultant, Platform App Builder, Development Lifecycle & Deployment Designer, Platform Developer 1, Community Cloud Consultant, Field Service Lightning Consultant, CPQ Specialist, Data Architecture & Management Designer, Application Architect, Sharing and Visibility Designer, Pardot Specialist

ISV Partnership Certifications

Conga Composer Certified, Conga Contracts Certified Consultant, Conga ActionGrid

What do you like most about working at Penrod?

The hours.

What advice would you give to recent new hires?

Listen before you speak. There is great knowledge in this company and it’s free, you just have to be willing to listen.

How would you describe Penrod’s company culture?

Middle school playground.

What’s your favorite cheesy pick-up line? Have you ever used it for real?

Yeah I like bread. Yes, it worked and she married me.

Salesforce Certifications

Administrator, Platform App Builder, Advanced Administrator, Sales Cloud Consultant, Service Cloud Consultant, Platform Developer 1, Field Service Lightning Consultant

What do you like most about working at Penrod?

The freedom you’re given. At Penrod the only thing that determines your success is how hard you’re willing to work.

What advice would you give to recent new hires?

Be comfortable with uncertainty and continue learning.

How would you describe Penrod’s company culture?

Work hard. Play hard.

Salesforce Certifications

Administrator, Sales Cloud Consultant, Advanced Administrator, Community Cloud Consultant, Service Cloud Consultant

ISV Partnership Certifications

Conga Composer Certified, Conga Contracts Certified Consultant, Conga ActionGrid Certified Consultant

Who would you most like to meet?

David Bowie, a true innovator

What drew you to work for Penrod?

Work culture is very important to me and Penrod clearly values people and culture, making them a priority. From the start of the interview process I was excited at the prospect of joining the Penrod family, and I couldn’t be happier now that I am here.

What’s your spirit animal?

Probably a panda – forever hungry, playful but also very clumsy!
What’s your favorite travel experience and why?
I travelled to Dallas from the UK for a long distance ‘date’ 3 years ago and that was the beginning of my USA adventure. I now have a husband, a wonderful group of new friends and a fantastic new work family that have made that initial trip truly life changing.

What’s something surprising about you?

Most Americans are surprised to find out I’m not Australian!

Salesforce Certifications

Administrator, Sales Cloud Consultant, Platform Developer 1, Service Cloud Consultant, Community Cloud Consultant, App Builder

What do you like most about working at Penrod?

The awesome people!

What advice would you give to recent new hires?

Be yourself and don’t be afraid to ask questions!

Anything else to add?

This is a great place to work, if you get the opportunity don’t pass it up.

Salesforce Certifications

Administrator, Sales Cloud Consultant

What do you like most about working at Penrod?

The culture at Penrod is second to no company I have ever heard of. We are not just co-workers, we are family.

What advice would you give to recent new hires?

Work hard and ask questions, we are all in this together.

How would you describe Penrod’s company culture?

We work hard then play hard, there are no slackers here.

What is your secret weapon?

Tanqueray

What do you like most about working at Penrod?

There’s a level of flexibility and autonomy that I think encourages people to take ownership and commit to continual improvement.

What advice would you give to recent new hires?

Jump in with both feet. Don’t be afraid to ask questions, make suggestions, and eat the best snacks.

Favorite place to grab coffee/an after dinner drink?

I’m rich in Colectivo Coffee loyalty points.

What do you like most about working at Penrod?

I really enjoy the ways in which we approach tasks. Teamwork is an understatement here. We have a lot of really talented and insanely intelligent people with a variety of strengths in our office. When we come together the outcome is pretty amazing.

What advice would you give to recent new hires?

Don’t be afraid to dive in head first! Every single employee wants to see you succeed. We’re all here to help you.

How would you describe Penrod’s company culture?

Our company culture is energetic, dedicated, and full of life. There really is never a dull moment in or out the office with us. We come together as employees but we’re so much more than that. We are continuously planning events and company outings that keep those bonds strong.

What’s your favorite cheesy pick-up line? Have you ever used it for real?

Being in the service industry for quite some time, it was my job to get others intoxicated. With intoxication comes the bad pick up lines. I have never used any, but boy have I heard some of the worst! One that sticks out in my mind is a slurry late night man shuffling up to the bar handing him his Library card from 1990. I looked down at it and rolled my eyes thinking he wanted to use it to close out his tab. He proceeds to slur…”It’s handy I have this, because I’m checking you OUT!”

Salesforce Certifications

Administrator, Sales Cloud Consultant, Advanced Administrator, Service Cloud Consultant, Platform App Builder, CPQ Specialist, Field Service Lightning Consultant, Community Cloud Consultant.

ISV Partnership Certifications

Composer Certified, Contracts Certified Consultant, Conga ActionGrid

What’s something surprising about you?

I spent the first three years out of college working as an indoor skydiving instructor, teaching customers, training instructors, and helping to manage the site. The most interesting part was my participation in rolling out the wind tunnel experience aboard cruise ships. I traveled throughout the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, Western Europe, and Asia training the cruise staff and making sure the installation was enjoyable as well as safe. I was able to see a lot of really interesting things I never would have been able to otherwise.

What have you worked on recently that you’re really proud of?

I was really proud of myself recently wrapping up a project for a new hobby of mine. I, without any plan or expertise, bought a Honda Motorcycle from 1980 and recently got it up and running again. Six months ago I had never worked on anything with an engine, let alone tried to get one running that was almost 40 years old. I was really satisfied that I did not let a lack of experience intimidate me and just how far some enthusiasm can take you.

Salesforce Certifications

Administrator

What piece of advice would you give to other new hires?

Be yourself and ask lots of questions!

What do you like to do in your free time?

Check out new restaurants – recently went to Snack Boys, SO good!

What’s your favorite travel experience and why?

Snorkeling with sea turtles in Maui, and really everything Maui had to offer, I knew I would like Hawaii, but seriously it’s magical, book your trip now!

Favorite place to grab coffee/an after dinner drink?

Boone & Crockett, you can’t beat the atmosphere and Old-Fashioneds, we’ll see how their new location stacks up!

What drew you to work for Penrod?

The people! I know it sounds cliche but honestly with every interview I had, I knew these were my people.

Salesforce Certifications

Administrator, Service Cloud Consultant, Sales Cloud Consultant, Platform App Builder, Platform Developer 1, Advanced Administrator, Field Service Lightning Consultant

What do you like most about working at Penrod?

It’s hard for me to pick only one thing I like most about working at Penrod, so I’ll give you two. First, the people – everyone is driven and passionate about their job, it really creates a sense of community. Second, the work – I have learned so much at Penrod and have had the opportunity to grow my skill sets as an employee which makes me excited to come to work every day.

What advice would you give to recent new hires?

Embrace the company culture and make it your goal to learn something new every day. We have a fast-paced company, but with the support and passion of your team you have all the tools to succeed in your career.

What’s your favorite travel experience and why?

When I was in college I studied in Rome for a summer. Through that experience I learned that my independence is empowering, my thirst for new experiences is unquenchable, and my love for pizza is everlasting.

Salesforce Certifications

Administrator, Service Cloud Consultant, Sales Cloud Consultant, Advanced Administrator

What piece of advice would you give you other newbies?

Be yourself and be proud of that! There are so many different kinds of people you get to work with and everyone is very accepting.

How would you describe Penrod’s culture?

Really welcoming – from day one everyone was so welcoming and helpful!

What’s your favorite part of being a part of the Penrod team so far?

Being with a group of people who are all brilliant. There is so much fun involved but your entire team is constantly pushing you to grow and become better.

What have you worked on recently that you’re really proud of?

I painted our entire condo and re-did the entire kitchen – I still have paint in my hair.

Salesforce Certifications

Administrator

What are you most excited for at Penrod?

The opportunities. Being an intern, I’m able to observe every possible career path available which is helpful for focusing on the skills I need for the career I want.

What do you like the most about your job so far?

Fast paced and welcoming environment. There’s never a dull moment.

What’s something interesting about yourself?

I have ran 4 marathons (Madison, Minneapolis, somewhere in South Dakota, and Bermuda). The Bermuda Triangle Challenge was the most exciting which included the following races: Friday: 1 mile, Saturday: 10k, Sunday: marathon. I ran it with my mother and college BFF.

What’s your drink of choice during the work hours?

Lime La Croix. Gotta stay hydrated.

What’s your favorite dinner spot?

I love La Merenda. It’s such a romantic setting with delicious shareable plates and crafty cocktails. I’ve gone there for every birthday and anniversary, plus many more.

Favorite Holiday Tradition?

Board Game night on Christmas Eve. The family gets together with a ton of snacks, apps, and drinks and we play board games til we pass out.

Favorite Snack?

Buffalo wings. I’ve successfully completed the BDubs challenge twice. Pre-gaming with Pepto-Bismol is key.

Favorite place in the world?

Can I say Thailand even though I have never been? lol. I love Thai food and can’t wait to visit.

Salesforce Certifications

Administrator, Sales Cloud Consultant, Service Cloud Consultant

How would you describe Penrod’s company culture?

Driven. There’s so much talent and passion at Penrod. We’re motivated, collaborative, and always working together to achieve the same goal – providing our clients with the best solutions and service to ultimately set them up for success. How could you not give your all when you truly love what you do and who you work with?

What do you like most about working at Penrod?

Definitely the people! My coworkers are the best!

What advice would you give to recent new hires?

Don’t hold back. This is a fun group of people in a relaxed atmosphere, all are welcome!

What’s something surprising about you?

I have a strong passion for endangered animals and earth conservation.

Salesforce Certifications

Administrator, Service Cloud Consultant, Sales Cloud Consultant

What do you like most about working at Penrod?

The people I get to work with every day have become like family and the amazing events we get to attend and sponsor all year is the icing on the cake.

What advice would you give to recent new hires?

Be yourself! Everyone is embraced for who they are at Penrod, quirks and all.

What’s your favorite travel experience and why?

My favorite travel experience was teaching in Cuenca, Ecuador. I feel like South America is a hidden gem and I’d love to do some country hopping around there someday.

Salesforce Certifications

Administrator, Platform Developer 1

What’s something interesting about yourself?

Learning languages is a hobby of mine; I speak German and Swedish, and am (slowly…) working on Russian and Spanish as well.

What do you like the most about Penrod so far?

The cold-brew coffee on tap. Also, the open-plan office means there is great communication between the different teams.

What are you most excited for at Penrod?

I’m excited to learn new skills every day. Being part of Penrod’s Development team means we get to work on everything and anything Salesforce-related, from Lightning apps and Visualforce pages, to data connectors and Heroku server apps. I love tackling technical challenges and expanding my skills toolset, so this is a huge plus for me.

What made you choose Penrod?

The chance to work as part of a dynamic, flexible, fun, and results-driven team, in an industry that keeps on growing.

What’s something interesting about yourself?

The Office is my favorite thing to watch on Netflix. Throughout the day I relate situations at work to episodes so even if I don’t share with anyone it keeps me laughing.

What do you like the most about your job so far?

Being in the middle of everything right away. The early exposure to such a great amount of information makes the transition feel very organic.

What are you most excited for at Penrod?

I really love Salesforce so the opportunity to expand on what I know and be an asset to my team in Dallas, gets me excited.

What made you choose Penrod?

When reading about the company culture I realized how well it aligned with my personal values. The idea of working for a company that encourages positive collaboration and accountability really spoke to me. Once I got into the interview process and started meeting people, I knew this was the place for me.

Salesforce Certifications

Administrator, Service Cloud Consultant, Sales Cloud Consultant, Advanced Administrator, Platform App Builder

What’s something surprising about you?

I’ve been told I can eat a lot more than I should be able to for my size

What’s your spirit animal?

The panda

What’s your favorite travel experience and why?

On my honeymoon I got to meet and shake hands with the Pope.

Salesforce Certifications

Administrator, Service Cloud Consultant, Sales Cloud Consultant, Advanced Administrator, Platform App Builder, Field Service Lightning Consultant

ISV Partnership Certifications

Conga Composer Certified, Conga Contracts Certified, Conga ActionGrid

What’s something surprising about you?

My parents forced me to get my driver’s license and I’m still ticked off about it.

Who would you most like to meet and why?

My grandmother. I always hear the stories about how awesome she was and her amazing cooking/baking skills. Wish I could have met her.

What do you like to do in your free time?

Play games and listen to audiobooks.

Salesforce Certifications

Administrator, App Builder, Service Cloud Consultant, Sales Cloud Consultant, Platform Developer 1, CPQ

What advice would you give to recent new hires?

Be yourself and ask questions!

How would you describe Penrod’s culture?

A tight-knit family that encourages you to be yourself, care about others and be better every day.

What’s your favorite travel experience and why?

Maui – amazing food, culture and people…..and its HAWAII!!

Salesforce Certifications

Administrator, Service Cloud Consultant, Platform App Builder, Field Service Lightning Consultant, Sales Cloud Consultant, Community Cloud Consultant

ISV Partnership Certifications

Conga Composer Certified, Conga Contracts Certified Consultant, Conga ActionGrid

What drew you to work for Penrod?

I was drawn to work at Penrod because of talent and culture the company is built on. I wanted to work at a place that every single person enjoys what they do and the place they work. It is evident in every employee that Penrod puts its people first. The company encourages growth and having a good time as much as possible, every single day.

Who would you most like to meet and why?

I would love to meet Bill Murray. He seems like one of the coolest down to earth dudes ever to live. It’d be awesome to hear some of his stories over a beer.

Salesforce Certifications

Administrator, Sales Cloud Consultant

What do you like most about working at Penrod?

People. Being surrounded by the perfect blend of talent and personality makes diving into new challenges a blast, and offers a lot of room for personal development because there’s so much to learn from those around me.

What advice would you give to recent new hires?

Build relationships with as many people as you can early on. Penrod is all about teamwork, and having trust and rapport with everyone will make asking for help, and working together much easier.

How would you describe Penrod’s company culture?

Penrod’s culture is built around helping each other and having fun. Everyone works incredibly hard and the culture rewards that hard work.

What is your spirit animal and why?

I’ve been told by the Penrod office that I am a Hawk. I quietly circle around, observing everything, and then swoop in to either take action or deliver value when necessary.

What drew you to work for Penrod?

I was always drawn to the energy of Penrod. I’ve seriously never witnessed so many smiling employees before and always wanted to be a part it. Dreams do come true.

What is your most bizarre or useless talent?

My most useless talent is the ability to sleep through anything. As an example, I have twice in my life, woken up to firemen standing over me.

Salesforce Certifications

Administrator, Platform Developer 1, Sales Cloud Consultant, Service Cloud Consultant

Who would you most like to meet and why?

I am going to get greedy and say that I would like to meet Michael Jordan and Kip Moore and golf 18 holes with them. Michael Jordan because he was my childhood idol and Kip Moore because I think it would be fun to hear about what drove him to write some of his songs. His lyrics are very relatable to me so it would be interesting to hear his stories.

What’s your favorite cheesy pick-up line? Have you ever actually used it?

I forgot your name…can I call you mine? I’ve never thought to use it which is probably a good thing.

Favorite place to grab coffee/an after dinner?

My favorite place to grab a cup of coffee would probably be at Starbucks on Brady street and then walk along the lake. Jack’s American Pub or The Garage are definitely my go to watering holes.

Salesforce Certifications

Administrator, Sales Cloud Consultant

What’s your favorite travel experience and why?

Hiking in Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia, Chile. The views were absolutely incredible and the sense of accomplishment at the end of a 7 day trail-hike is amazing.

What’s something surprising about you?

I didn’t learn how to ride a bike until I was 21 (and I am still pretty bad at it).

Salesforce Certifications

Administrator

Describe yourself in three words.

Determined. Compassionate. Ninja.

What is your most bizarre or useless talent?

I would consider myself very good at ironing, where I’m usually asked to iron other people’s clothes for them, pro bono.

Who would you most like to meet and why?

Chris Rock. He’s an incredibly bright and insightful comic that I’d love to share a drink and conversation with.

What’s your favorite travel experience and why?

Tokyo and Kyoto, Japan. Nothing compares to the culture, history, food, and fashion

What’s your spirit animal?

A red panda. They’re a living fossil that hasn’t evolved for millions of years but just adapted themselves to the world around them.

What’s something interesting about yourself?

I’m ambidextrous so I can write with both hands.

What do you like the most about your job so far?

I love that everyday is different. There’s no routine and I come in not knowing what to expect. I also love interacting with everyone.

What are you most excited for at Penrod?

I’m excited about actually enjoying a 40 hour work week. I was a little worried about that concept coming out of school but now I’m finding that I’m so excited to come to work everyday.

What made you choose Penrod?

I heard of the company through Marquette who saw it on linked in and I heard it was a start up with younger people who were known for being forward thinking. Then when I interviewed with Gabe – Penrod’s Talent Acquisition Manager, he made it sound like a great place to work. Once I saw the office and met more people, I knew it was the right fit.

What made you choose Penrod?

I saw an opportunity to be challenged and grow with a company full of fantastic people. Penrod’s core values lined up with my own and I felt that this was a company I want to be at.

What are you most excited for at Penrod?

Being pushed in a environment that supports me so that I can grow and develop my skills.

Did you move for this job, if so what made you decide to move?

I didn’t move for this job, but would have now that I know what it’s like working here.

What do you like the most about your job so far?

I love coming in to work. The people here are great and supportive. There is no negativity and only a positive vibe throughout the office.

What’s something interesting about yourself?

I have a dual citizenship with Germany and the US. (I was born in the US)

What’s your drink of choice during the work hours?

I know this is boring, but I LOVE water 🙂

What’s your favorite dinner spot?

Qdoba!