December 2025
What has been your greatest accomplishment with TMI?
My greatest accomplishment with TMI has been establishing the Letterpress department back in 2012. Back then I only had two machines to work with in Letterpress, the Heidelberg cylinder and the Kluge. A lot of production went through that equipment such a s hot foil stamping, die cutting, perforating and scoring. Those were fun years. I am proud to have seen my department grow into a fully capable finishing department that can offer a wide variety of products. The addition of newer more capable equipment has been key in helping TMI be a competitive player on the world stage.The contributions of those on my team have been critical in the success of this department. I'm excited to move forward with all the knowledge we've acquired.
What parts of our mission do you most identify with?
As I understand our mission to be "Bringing Happiness to The World, One Tattoo at a time", I can identify with bringing happiness to the world but one tattoo at a time? We are going to need a bigger boat!
What do you find most unique about this company?
First of all it is the products we offer that make us unique. There is so much we can do that others cannot, giving us an edge. We can do more!
What is your team like?
My team is always willing to step up their game when needed. Over the years we have gained the knowledge of operating many types of equipment that produce our product. This knowledge and experience has allowed us to spread out into other departments and be of assistance when needed. Very versatile!
What motivates you most about your job?
Challenges are an inevitable part of our business, with deadlines to be met, machines breaking down or not cooperating, seemingly impossible projects to manifest into reality, etc. What motivates me is having the freedom to approach these issues with creativity. The trust that is placed in me to make a solid decision makes all the difference.
Have you grown professionally while on our team? Please explain how.
At almost 20 years at TMI I've had the opportunity to train and lead many employees. Teaching and training others takes great patients, discipline and time. An unexpected consequence of teaching and training others was that it made me better at what I do. Everyone has unique qualities, perspectives and abilities that need to be allowed expression. Leading a team is rewarding. I have the candor to admit sometimes I don't know how to approach certain situations and that I don't know everything which is when I turn to those on my team, coworkers or my superiors and ask "what do you think?", "how do you see this?", "any suggestions?". I am still a student learning from those around me.
What has been your experience with our company culture? Explain.
Respect, Integrity, empowerment, responsibility, accountability and innovation. We are working on it. Great accomplishments take time. The seed is there. Let us move forward with dignity and pride.
Who is your greatest influence? Why?
No doubt in my mind that my greatest influence will be my Heavenly Father. Why? Truth, Light, Intelligence.
What do most people not know about you? Please share.
I was born in Provo Utah USA. I grew up in a city called Medicine Hat, Alberta Canada. My family now lives in Calgary Alberta Canada.Page 2 of 2
What are your hobbies outside of work?
I enjoy riding and maintaining mountain bikes. I love the outdoors where I can get away and be at peace with nature. Drawing, painting, playing guitar, keyboards, photography, anything that allows self expression.
Do you have any hidden talents? If so, what are they?
I have been composing music all my life; since 1995 mostly on guitar and synthesizers. It keeps me grounded. Meditative, visionary and introspective music is what my focus is these days. Anything that I can do with my hands is fair game.
If you were to go back in history, who would you be and why?
I would only want to be me. All my accumulated experiences in this life has contributed to what I am at this moment in time. For the better or worse no one can take that away from me.