We are thrilled to pay tribute to Paul Peterson our October Associate Spotlight and the man of many hats who just celebrated his 18th year with Edafio.
The comings and goings of staff are a part of every dynamic organization; therefore, it can be challenging to get to know our coworkers better as people, especially in a time of social distancing. We have to be mindful that our company culture thrives on our exceptional people as much as their outstanding technical skills. As such, we are finding that our periodic interviews with associates allow us to acknowledge and celebrate the beautiful life stories, extraordinary professional accomplishments, and even the little quirks that make us uniquely beautiful human beings.
We hope you find each Edafio associate story is as inspiring as we do in gathering and sharing them.
Meet and get to know Paul by watching the video interview here:
How long have you worked at Edafio, and what does your job entail?
I have been with Edafio for 18 yrs. Currently, I have a few roles within the company starting with leading the Projects Team, the Internal Admin Team which handles Edafio’s Infrastructure and providing technical assistance to the sales team as their Sales Engineer.
What do you like most about your job?
I enjoy leading and working with a solid group of highly skilled and passionate people, and together we help our clients overcome their technical challenges. Every day at Edafio brings a new set of challenges that foster growth and reduce monotony.
WHAT THREE WORDS BEST DESCRIBE YOU?
Committed, Ambitious and Analytical
WHAT IS THE ONE THING, YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT?
The one thing I can’t live without is Coke Zero
What would you do (for a career) if you weren’t doing this?
I would be working for the DEA or retired from the Army.
Paul Peterson is one of the “rocks” at Edafio. He maintains an attitude that the customer comes first no matter what. He never lets anything get him down at work and stays upbeat and positive. His favorite line when encountering a difficult situation is always “I ain’t scared”. He is a pleasure to work with and is always willing to take on more for the good of the company and our clients.
Mike Trickett, VP of Delivery
What’s a fun fact about you many people may not know?
On the day I turned 50, I fell off my deck and fractured my hip in three places. That was a month ago
WHERE’S YOUR FAVORITE PLACE IN THE WORLD?
A place I carry fond memories for is Alaska. I spent three years in Alaska during my time in the Army and it has such
What is your motto or personal mantra that you live by?
Lead, follow or get out of the way
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO WHEN YOU AREN’T WORKING?
I spend time with my family and friends and watch my daughter who is rodeo.
If you could meet anyone in the world, dead or alive, who would it be and why?
My Grandfather. He passed away when I was quite young. and everyone who knew him talks about what a great person he was.
Who or what made you smile at work today?
I made myself smile and laugh when I fell out of my chair this morning as soon as I got to work. I hope no one saw it.
EVERYONE AT EDAFIO HAS A STORY ABOUT WHY THEY JOINED THE TEAM. WHAT’S YOURS?
I joined Edafio to start something new. After meeting the only three Edafio associates and the stakeholders, I knew there was something special about this company. Almost two decades later I am still here and so are the original four associates!
Edafio is always looking for exceptional candidates to join our team. For an opportunity to work with folks like Paul, be sure to visit our careers page to learn more.
