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Brian Raney
Co-Founder, CEO
Favorite Rule: #4: Always do something awesome over something not awesome
Favorite Song: *The Thing* aka "Fix You" by Coldplay
Favorite Person: Truett Cathy
Random Fact: I started a water gun selling business when I was in middle school.
Emily Wehrle
Director of Operations
Favorite Rule: #38: whatever you're saying - stop...you're about to embarrass yourself
Favorite Song: "Farther Along" by Josh Garrels
Favorite Person: C.S. Lewis
Random Fact: I know sign language and can carry on a (silent) conversation.
Nick Such
Co-Founder, Awesome Inc U Director
Favorite Rule: #10: 2-3 minutes late is okay, it shows that you are punctual but important enough to have other stuff going on. 5-6 minutes late is rude and shows that you don't respect people's time
Favorite Song: "We Didn't Start the Fire" by Billy Joel
Favorite Person: Elon Musk
Random Fact: In college, I was an international race car driver
Keith McMunn
Fellowship Director
Favorite Rule: #17: Bring the fun!
Favorite Song: "Fast Car" by Tracy Chapman
Favorite Person: Jerry Seinfeld
Random Fact: I drive a Toyota Highlander...like a lot of other 45 year old women in Lexington
Kyle Raney
Awesome Inc U, Development
Favorite Rule: #76: No excuses, play like a champion
Favorite Song: "Safe and Sound" by Capital Cities
Favorite Person: Bob Goff
Random Fact: I sold beef jerky and healthy snacks for a living
Jacqueline Benson
Design
Favorite Rule: #17: Bring the Fun!
Favorite Song: "Stand By Me" by Ben E. King
Favorite Person: Martha Stewart
Random Fact: I can wiggle my ears
Garrett Fahrbach
Fellowship, KEHOF, & Team Alpha
Favorite Rule: #17: Bring the Fun!
Favorite Song: "Built to Last" by Melee
Favorite Person: 3-way tie between Jeff Probst, Matt Crocker, and Nigel Hendroff
Random Fact: I was previously addicted to Spearmint gum and CBS's Survivor... might've watched 30 of 40+ seasons and consumed 300 packs
Stephen Ruh
Awesome Inc U
Favorite Rule: #17: Bring the Fun!
Favorite Song: "Ivory Road" by King Charles
Favorite Person: My wife Liz
Random Fact: I’m the best in the world at catching food in my mouth
Hannah Eberts
Design
Favorite Rule: #38: whatever you're saying - stop...you're about to embarrass yourself
Favorite Song: "Waffle House" by Jonas Brothers
Favorite Person: My Parents
Random Fact: Obsessed with sparkling water
Cam Sloss
Events & Marketing
Favorite Rule: #26: Don't let stupid things keep you from doing awesome things
Favorite Song: "Let the Ground Rest" by Chris Renzema
Favorite Person: Garrett, duh.
Random Fact: I have one of the best vintage Toy Story clothing collections in the world.
Kevin Mansur
Director of Strategic Relationships
Favorite Rule: #17: Bring the FUN
Favorite Song: "Remember When it Rained" by Josh Groban
Favorite Person: Mark Cuban
Random Fact: I love pens. I'd like to say that I have a decent collection for someone my age.
Conner Jones
Director of Workspace
Favorite Rule: #26: Don't let stupid things keep you from doing awesome things
Favorite Song: "Broken Boy" by Cage the Elephant
Favorite Person: Joe Rogan
Random Fact: I'm writing a fantasy novel series
Nick Garnett
Project Manager
Favorite Rule: #22: Go big or don't be my friend
Favorite Song: something Coldplay or Jon Bellion
Favorite Person: My Mom :)
Random Fact: I'm super double jointed in my elbows
Liam Chesser
Video
Favorite Rule: #4: Always do something awesome over something not awesome
Favorite Song: Daniel Prayed by Ricky Scaggs and Patty Loveless
Favorite Person: Bill Chesser
Random Fact: I play the banjo
Ethan Gamble
Development
Favorite Rule: #26: don't let stupid things keep you from doing awesome things
Favorite Song: Some Nights by fun.
Favorite Person: Tony Stark (He's fictional, but c'mon)
Random Fact: I am a solid disc golf player
Alex Webb
Video
Favorite Rule: #76: No excuses, play like a champion
Favorite Song: One by "Metallica"
Favorite Person: Peter Jackson (Director)
Random Fact: I am a twin
Lauren Ford
Events & Marketing
Favorite Rule: #10: 2-3 minutes late is okay, it shows that you are punctual but important enough to have other stuff going on. 5-6 minutes late is rude and shows that you don't respect people's time.
Favorite Song: Vienna by Billy Joel
Favorite Person: Tina Fey
Random Fact: I am left-handed.
Evelyn Lnink
Design
Favorite Rule: #38: Whatever you're saying - stop...you're about to embarass yourself
Favorite Song: Flowers in Your Hair by The Lumineers
Favorite Person: Michelle Obama
Random Fact: When I was very young, I ruined two cars. One by smearing outdoor deck paint on it (it was a white car) and one by using the sharp side of a hammer and carving my name into one of the doors.
Tran Le
Development
Favorite Rule: #36: Shoot for an S:S of 20:80 ratio or better in those you do close business with. Tolerate nothing less than a 1:99 or better in yourself or intimate business partners/best friends.
Favorite Song: Clap Your Hands by Whilk & Misky
Favorite Person: Gal Gadot
Random Fact: I love board games