What is your favorite quote?
“The road to hell is paved with good intentions,” a ‘proverbial sentence’

If you could take any famous person (dead or alive) to lunch – who would it be?
Albert Einstein.

What is one thing about you that may surprise people?
I’ll have to get back to you on this one…

How do you like to spend your days off? 
In the outdoors, bicycling, hiking or taking pictures.

What is the best part about your job?
Lumber people are usually very nice people to deal with.

What is your favorite quote?
“Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% of how we react to it.”
“Don’t worry about people stealing your ideas. Worry about the day they stop.”
“The only thing worse than starting something and failing, is not starting something.”

If you could take any famous person (dead or alive) to lunch – who would it be?
Woody Allen or Jack Nicholson.

What is the one thing about you that may surprise people?
My passion for food and cooking.

How do you like to spend your days off?
Surfing with friends.

What is the best part about your job?
I can meet great people all over the world

What is your favorite quote?
My grandfather was a painter. He died at age eighty-eight, he illustrated Robert Frost’s first two books of poetry and he was looking at me and he said, ‘Harry, there are two kinds of tired: there’s good-tired, and there’s bad-tired.’ He said, ‘Ironically enough, bad-tired can be a day that you won. But you won other people’s battles, you lived other people’s days, other peoples agendas, other people’s dreams and when it was all over there was very little “you” in there, and when you hit the hay at night, somehow you toss and turn–you don’t settle easy.’ He said, ‘Good-tired, ironically enough, can be a day that you lost. But you don’t have to tell yourself, ’cause you knew you fought your battles, you chased your dreams, you lived your days, and when you hit the hay at night, you settle easy–you sleep the sleep of the just, and you can say “take me away.”‘ He said, ‘Harry, all my life I’ve painted. God, I would’ve loved to be more successful, but I painted and I painted, and I am good-tired and they can take me away. -Harry Chapin — Singer

If you could take any famous person (dead or alive) to lunch – who would it be?
My dad, Peter Challinor. He worked in the wood industry all his life and knew everyone. He was an incredible role model and taught me everything I know about wood–about selling and about being honest and doing the right thing. I would like to have lunch with him one more time and tell him how much I love and admire him.

What is the one thing about you that may surprise people?
I performed for two years in our kids’ local elementary school “Variety Show”, where the parents put on costumes and sing and dance to popular songs with made-up lyrics as a charity event to raise money for the school. One year the theme was “fairy tales” and I wore tights and dressed up as an elf-cobbler, singing and dancing to the tune of “Blue Suede Shoes” by Elvis. It surprised a lot of people.

How do you like to spend your days off?
There are no off days for the hard-working Thermory crew, but when I have time on a Saturday afternoon I take the dog (a flat-coated retriever) for a long walk to the beach, walk up the beach for 30 minutes. throwing the ball in the water about a hundred times for the dog, stop at the coffee shop for a latte, and then walk home.

What is the best part about your job?
I love the glowing and enthusiastic responses we receive from customers after their Thermory decks have been installed. When we ship out a job, I know that the customer is going to be thrilled with the final product, but I never get tired of hearing from customers how much they love Thermory. It is kind of like picking out exactly the right Christmas gift for a friend and you know they are going to be really excited, but it is still great to see the smile on their face when they finally open it.

What is your favorite quote?
-“Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren’t used to an environment where excellence is expected.” -Steve Jobs

If you could take any famous person (dead or alive) to lunch – who would it be?
I answered this question for the hockey program when I was a high school freshman and my answer is still the same – my grandfather. He passed away just a few days before my 18th birthday. It would be nice to chat with him now as a parent, business owner, adult – slightly experienced at life since I only knew him as child.

Oh, and Steve Jobs. I’m his #1 fan.

What is the one thing about you that may surprise people?
I’m easy to work with. The people that would be surprised by this answer find no relevance to the answer of question 1.

How do you like to spend your days off?
In the summer, I spend as much time in my pool as I can whether its day or night – night swims with the heater on are the best! My son and I love going for hikes in the woods, walks and throwing frisbees. My love for playing hockey has been born again through my son as he’ll be starting the local beginner hockey program this year and I’ll be on the ice with him. I enjoy traveling to see our friends in Estonia and do my best to include some other stops along the way in other parts of Europe. Italy has been my favorite so far. On the lazy side of things, I love binge watching Netflix – my current obsession is Shameless…. I’m not much of a reader, I retain better if I’m listening so I enjoy audio books, typically business related on flights while I’m traveling.

What is the best part about your job?
I truly enjoy the people I work with, our team just “gets it”! We have a vision for the future and we have no use for wasting time talking about what could be or the idea that we should have tried last year. We see it, we do it, we plan it, make it and own it. We are a talented group of individuals that live for tomorrow by working hard today. Its all made possible because we believe in each other!

What is your favorite quote?
“When I do good, I feel good; when I do bad, i feel bad. That is my religion.” -Abraham Lincoln
“Begin with the end in mind.” -Stephen Covey

If you could take any famous person (dead or alive) to lunch – who would it be?
Audrey Hepburn or Mr. Rogers

What is the one thing about you that may surprise people?
I greatly enjoy heavy rock. 🙂

How do you like to spend your days off?
I like to enjoy my days off with my family taking it easy and doing the normal day to day stuff. They are my world!

What is the best part about your job?
The best part about my job is the fantastic people and the encouraging atmosphere. It’s amazing to be a part of the tuning and growth of such an innovative company!

What is your favorite quote?
“It’s not goodbye, I hate goodbye. Remember, see you later.”

If you could take any famous person (dead or alive) to lunch – who would it be?
I would take my brother Daniel in the US Army to lunch. Sitting down with Jesus would be pretty neat!

What is the one thing about you that may surprise people?
I was a high school wrestler and worked construction for over 6 years.

How do you like to spend your days off?
I spend my days off staying active with my 4 year old, Lilia. She is a ball of energy and doesn’t stop talking! 🙂

What is the best part about your job?
I absolutely love the cheerful, friendly environment that I work in, and this is the most loyal company I’ve ever worked for.

What is your favorite quote?
“The things you take for granted, someone else is praying for.” – Unknown

If you could take any famous person (dead or alive) to lunch – who would it be?
Louis CK – laughing is good for the soul! 🙂

What is the one thing about you that may surprise people?
I love to watch MMA / UFC fights.

How do you like to spend your days off?
Relaxing and having fun playing board games with my husband.

What is the best part about your job?
I’m part of an amazing team that always puts the customer first.

What is your favorite quote?
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” -Eleanor Roosevelt

If you could take any famous person (dead or alive) to lunch – who would it be?
Mother Teresa

What is the one thing about you that may surprise people?
Reality TV is my weakness!

How do you like to spend your days off?
I spend time with my friends and family.

What is the best part about your job?
I am always learning!

What is your favorite quote?
“To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people just exist.” -Oscar Wilde

If you could take any famous person to dinner (dead or alive) to lunch – who would it be?
Michael Scott or Leslie Knope- but I would be okay with their real life counter parts Steve Carell and Amy Poehler.

What is the one thing about you that may surprise people?
I can’t blow my nose. It never worked as a child and isn’t clicking as an adult either.

How do you spend your days off?
Reading and binge watching Netflix series.

What is the best part about your job?
I’m respected and valued as a person, not just an employee. Also, the people I work with are pretty awesome. 🙂

What is your favorite quote? “Think where man’s glory most begins and ends, and say my glory was I had such friends.” -William Butler Yeats

“Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters. Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some have unwittingly entertained angels.” -Hebrews 13

If you could take any famous person (dead or alive) to lunch – who would it be? Michael Palin, Muhammad Ali, Dave Grohl or George Washington.

What is the one thing about you that may surprise people? I am a huge fan of Classical Music.

How do you like to spend your days off? Up in the mountains with family and friends hiking, mountain biking or skiing. I also love to play guitar and am an avid reader.

What is the best part about your job? Working daily with our team at Thermory. It’s the greatest group of people working together to spread the word about an amazing product. It’s like a giant family business. We have a great time together during and after work!

What is your favorite quote? “Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see a shadow” -Helen Keller

If you could take any famous person (dead or alive) to lunch – who would it be? Prince! He believes everything is beautiful & he can serenade me with Purple Rain…

What is the one thing about you that may surprise people? When I was a kid, my brother had me convinced I was a mermaid (like in Splash). I refused to go near the beach just in case my legs turned back to fins and wouldn’t turn back to legs.

How do you like to spend your days off? I spend my weekends with my family on adventures in the mountains. I’m always getting dirty with my two little boys. They are my everything & keep me young.

What is the best part about your job? Working with such an amazing team of genuine people who truly believe in the same vision.

What is your favorite quote? “ Life consists of two dates with a dash in between, make the dash count.” -Stuart Scott

“I’d rather regret the things I’ve done than regret the things I haven’t done.” -Lucille Ball

If you could take any famous person (dead or alive) to lunch – who would it be? My Dad, he passed away when I was younger and I would love to sit down and have a beer with him now that I am older. As for someone famous Steve Irwin hands down, his passion for animals and our environment goes unmatched, and since living down under I have a real soft spot for an Australian accent!!

What is the one thing about you that may surprise people? I grew up in WNY but have traveled and worked all over the world, from Europe, United Arab Emirates, Australia, New Zealand, even to South Korea. However, I am most proud to say that I was a Field Artillery Officer in the Army, essentially I was able to blow shit up on a regularly basis!!

How do you like to spend your days off? Hanging out with my daughter, she is cooler than anyone else I know. In the summer we love to go swimming, play outside, explore new places, especially farmers markets and flea markets. She just experienced her first true winter as we have been southern girls for a while, but she loves anything to do with the snow. However, she has zero concept of how cold it is, she could play outside for hours barefoot I swear. But most of all we love to have our own special dance parties for two, I have danced with her since she was a baby and she still loves to be spun around!

What is the best part about your job? Working with all the amazing people at Thermory and the constant ability to grow individually. No one person knows everything and the fact that we are consistently evolving as a company means that there is always something new to learn and discover.

What is your favorite quote? “If you find yourself in a fair fight, you did not plan your mission properly” -COL David Hackworth

If you could take any famous person (dead or alive) to lunch – who would it be? I would probably want to take either Chris Farley or Ryan Reynolds… I feel like they would be a lot of fun!

What is the one thing about you that may surprise people? I am only 20-years-old.

How do you like to spend your days off? On my days off I like to target shoot with rifles, go to the park with my dog, or stay at home and play video games with friends.

What is the best part about your job? I really enjoy how much responsibility the team trusts me with. Being so young I expected to be treated as less, but everyone on the team treats me as an equal and it really shows.