Managing Director
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Education:
DePaul University (M.B.A.)
Finance
Northern Illinois University (B.S.)
Political Science
Work Experience:
Monsanto
Senior Corporate Vice-President; President Food and Nutrition Sector; President Monsanto Consumer Products; Vice-President and General Manager NutraSweet; President NutraSweet Europe
Searle Pharmaceuticals
Controller U.S. Pharmaceuticals
Masonite Corporation
Financial Manager
Baxter
Financial Analyst
Thomas Miner & Associates, Kuwait
Input/Output Economic Study
Nick Rosa
Q & A
Q. What's your story?
A.
I founded Sandbox with my friend and colleague Bob Shapiro. The goal for Sandbox was to create a place where business creation and exploration could thrive.
Q. What inspires you?
A.
I have always been interested in the creative process… how do great ideas erupt, how can I create an environment that encourages creativity, and how can I empower people to beyond whatever they think is possible. I am constantly inspired by the people involved in Sandbox… I love the juxtaposition of our unique culture with the diversity of our people.
Q. Why Sandbox?
A.
It is really tough to zero in on one thing, but I cherish the idea that we are constantly opening new doors of opportunity. It is exciting to know that Sandbox today is far different from what it was a couple years ago and will most assuredly be different two years from now; it is constantly changing, evolving, and finding new opportunities while being true to our core cultural values: honesty, help not harass, welcome all ideas, advantaged investing, collaboration, flexibility, and value people.
Q. Where can we find you outside of work?
A.
I have eclectic tastes outside of work… I love discovering new places, from time to time I like to golf, I am a foodie, I love film… in February you can find me in Maui.
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