At Drew Eckl & Farnham, we know that our greatest strength is our people! To celebrate Employee Appreciation Day, we want to take this opportunity to showcase the wonderful spirit of our employees. Here’s what they have to say!
From April Smith
If DEF had a theme song, what would it be?
The Office theme song!
Best work-related advice you’ve ever received?
There is no such thing as a stupid question! Better to ask than to be wrong!
A hidden talent or fun fact your coworkers don’t know?
I love to cook, and I am great at it!
Favorite memory at DEF?
Our Christmas party every year is always fun!
Shout-out to a coworker for something awesome they do!
Thank you, Mrs. Virginia, for always making me laugh!
From Shaakirah Landers
If DEF had a theme song, what would it be?
Eye of The Tiger – Survivor
Best work-related advice you’ve ever received?
“Mistakes make for masterful teachers.”
A hidden talent or fun fact your coworkers don’t know?
I play piano.
Favorite memory at DEF?
My first helpdesk ticket being scared that I didn’t know what I was doing, looking back in hindsight I have grown so much professionally and have gained so much confidence through the team since then.
Shout-out to a coworker for something awesome they do!
Thank you, Bruno, for helping out on a daily, you are much appreciated!
From Mary Beth Marion
Best work-related advice you’ve ever received?
From Leigh Reeves – Don’t carry work problems home with you. They are work problems, not life problems.
A hidden talent or fun fact your coworkers don’t know?
I’m a genealogist! (actually, several co-workers do know this – ha!)
Favorite memory at DEF?
Going to see the Eagles (band, not football team) with Julie John in the summer of 1994, 3 months after I started working with her and only a couple of weeks after her son, Lucas, was born.
Shout-out to a coworker for something awesome they do!
Jason Landers – I am in awe of what you have built for the firm’s systems, and how you are absolutely open to input from those of us who are not “techies.” Your insistence on recognizing the value of work experience from the people who are actually using the system is an impressive example of how to create and manage effectively.
From Leona Allen
If DEF had a theme song, what would it be?
We are the Champions – Queen
Best work-related advice you’ve ever received?
Cover Your Assets
A hidden talent or fun fact your coworkers don’t know?
I’m the daughter of a necromancer raised by a gypsy.
Favorite memory at DEF?
Lunch Appreciations!
Shout-out to a coworker for something awesome they do!
Michael Miller! Thanks for tickets to go see Green Day/Smashing Pumpkins!!! Made my day!
From Jenna Maloy
If DEF had a theme song, what would it be?
9 to 5 by Dolly Parton
Best work-related advice you’ve ever received?
I’ve learned to work respectfully with everyone and that makes everything easier.
A hidden talent or fun fact your coworkers don’t know?
I love live music and go to concerts as often as possible.
Favorite memory at DEF?
Holiday lunches with my team.
Shout-out to a coworker for something awesome they do!
Andrea Lown – for being the best co-worker EVER.
From Michele Odom
If DEF had a theme song, what would it be?
Dolly 9 to 5.
Best work-related advice you’ve ever received?
Stay busy and get all your tasks done.
A hidden talent or fun fact your coworkers don’t know?
learning how to cook.
Favorite memory at DEF?
when we do our Christmas party and Thanksgiving dinner as well.
Shout-out to a coworker for something awesome they do!
April Smith- She always helps out everyone and get the job done as fast as she can.
From Boston Dulcie
If DEF had a theme song, what would it be?
Working for a Living by Huey Lewis and the news.
Best work-related advice you’ve ever received?
Leave work at work and home at home!
A hidden talent or fun fact your coworkers don’t know?
I used to go caving and got stuck on a rope for over 8 hours under a small waterfall and was in the hospital for over a week to recover and lived to tell the story.
Favorite memory at DEF?
When I started working for Matt Nanninga’s group.
Shout-out to a coworker for something awesome they do!
Thank you to Anna Kim for always being a team player and willing to help in our group!