Webmaster Kyle Says:
Your last name is Keester.
Tim says:
Is that a statement or a question?
Webmaster Kyle Says:
It just never ceases to amaze me
Tim says:
Consider it my gift to you
Webmaster Kyle Says:
Would it have killed one of your ancestors to just drop a vowel or a consonant?
Tim says:
So you’d prefer something like Keeter?
Webmaster Kyle Says:
Yes, or Kester. Even Keister would be acceptable.
Tim says:
Like I tell my kids, stand up and be proud of your Keester history.
Webmaster Kyle Says:
So what was it like to grow up the son of a preacher man?
Tim says:
It was easy to get out of trouble.
Webmaster Kyle Says:
?
Tim says:
Think about it. You bring your Dad to the principal’s office and he’s got this black shirt and white collar. The principal is thinking this kid has probably been punished enough.
Webmaster Kyle Says:
Is your dad still preaching these days?
Tim says:
Why, would you like to join the flock?
Webmaster Kyle Says:
I’m Jewish, remember
Tim says:
Is it just me or does this interview suck so far?
Webmaster Kyle Says:
I understand that you were a decathlete in high school
Tim says:
I did a few competitions…too skinny and don’t like to run too far.
Webmaster Kyle Says:
What were your best and worst events?
Tim says:
Pole vault and 100M dash.
Webmaster Kyle Says:
As Quagga’s GM, it must feel like a decathlon every day of the week around here.
Tim says:
That’s the first intelligent thing you’ve said.
Webmaster Kyle Says:
You try to conduct one of these interviews
Tim says:
I clearly should….you need help.
Webmaster Kyle Says:
Ok, you know I’m good.
Tim says:
Let’s move on.
Webmaster Kyle Says:
What is your biggest challenge as GM?
Tim says:
Well…..balancing Ken’s checkbook and getting Scott to his chiropractor appointments are up there….
Webmaster Kyle Says:
We all have those challenges.
Tim says:
Good point. We have many challenges. We are an all service communications company. We sell/support Avaya, Plantronics, Lifesize, Polycom, and much more.
Webmaster Kyle Says:
We do?
Tim says:
Glad you know the business considering you’re in charge of our web marketing plan….we pay you way too much.
Webmaster Kyle Says:
Just kidding.
Tim says:
So…as I was saying…we have very different business models to support. So, we hire very talented people that can multi-task and learn many different job functions. I’m very proud of the people we have at Quagga.
Webmaster Kyle Says:
To think you left your 13 year career at Safeco for this madness
Tim says:
Yes. Life was much simpler at Quagga. My days would start at watching the ducks fly over the pond outside my office.
Webmaster Kyle Says:
What prompted you to take such a huge leap of faith?
Tim says:
They told me that Sacramento was the next Aspen.
Webmaster Kyle Says:
You work closely with Ken and Scott charting the company direction.
Tim says:
We do?
Webmaster Kyle Says:
Is there a company direction?
Tim says:
Yes, you can sleep soundly tonight
Webmaster Kyle Says:
Where are we headed?
Tim says:
You look what we’ve done in 5 years. It’s unprecedented. To grow this fast and remain profitable is almost unheard of. The goal now is to take a deep breath and really assess best practices as we launch our own world class service organization.
Webmaster Kyle Says:
How can I put this? Ken and Scott aren’t the most traditional owner types.
Tim says:
Is it really that obvious?
Webmaster Kyle Says:
You work closer with them than anybody. Is it exhausting?
Tim says:
I have to be serious here…..they are great guys. Huge hearts and a crazy ability to take on risk. They have created a company with a great culture of hard work, caring for others, and simple fun.
Webmaster Kyle Says:
You and Scott play racquetball every week.
Tim says:
That would be Squash
Webmaster Kyle Says:
Whatever….you guys leave the office in NBA type shorts circa 1970 and carry racquets.
Tim says:
That’s hurtful
Webmaster Kyle Says:
Can you assess Scott’s athletic ability?
Tim says:
Think Sponge Bob body type and John Madden agility.
Webmaster Kyle Says:
OK—ready for rapid fire?
Tim says:
yes
Webmaster Kyle Says:
Family?
Tim says:
Wonderful wife, son, and daughter.
Webmaster Kyle Says:
College?
Tim says:
The Thundering Gauchos….UC Santa Barbara
Webmaster Kyle Says:
Favorite Quagga owner
Tim says:
Tie: Karin and Michelle
Webmaster Kyle Says:
Movie
Tim says:
Tie: Shawshank Redemption and Norbit
Webmaster Kyle Says:
TV Show from the ‘70’s?
Tim says:
Brady Bunch….Florence is a babe.
Webmaster Kyle Says:
80’s?
Tim says:
Happy Days
Webmaster Kyle Says:
90’s
Tim says:
Cheers.
Webmaster Kyle Says:
00’s
Tim says:
The Biggest Loser
Webmaster Kyle Says:
You can trade places with one person for one day. Who is it?
Tim says:
Paul Newman.
Webmaster Kyle Says:
Why?
Tim says:
Why not?
Webmaster Kyle Says:
One place in the world you must see in your lifetime.
Tim says:
Augusta.
Webmaster Kyle Says:
Favorite athlete of all time
Tim says:
The Golden Bear.
Webmaster Kyle Says:
We’re done—fantastic job! And I’m not just saying that because I report directly to you.
Tim says:
Yes you are.