WorkSmart hosted the first NCAA Bracket Challenge this year; clients and co-workers were challenged to play for a chance to win an iPad. And the winner is…
Will Thompson from Gailor Wallis and Hunt!
Neat Fact: This isn’t Will’s first free Apple product – he won an iPhone 3GS at an NC State football game in 2009!
Ron Unger feels strongly that his WorkSmart colleagues keep a work-life balance. Let’s take a personal look at the WorkSmart founder, who guides the WorkSmart team on its journey to help clients reach their goals.
College & Degree: MBA from UNC – Chapel Hill, and Bachelors of Engineering from Georgia Tech
Home Town: Anchorage, Alaska
Family: Wife Fabi, Daughters Sofia (4) and Stella (2)
How long have you lived in North Carolina? 13 and a half years
What do you feel are the top three characteristics of an innovative business leader? Recognizing opportunities, leading change, and motivating others
What’s the least glamorous thing you do in the line of duty? Cleaning up the “messes” of our toddlers.
What skill would you most like to improve? I work every day at being the best dad for my daughters, to help them attain the skills needed for happy and healthy lives.
What do you do to relax? Weight lifting, running, snowboarding, surfing, flying, and playing with my daughters
What is your dream vacation? Snowboarding in Chile
What music is on your iPod? Big Head Todd, Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Led Zeppelin
What’s your favorite part of a typical day? I like the morning time when I feel like anything can be accomplished that day.
Who do you consider a mentor and why? Greg Young, entrepreneur and investment banker, is a close friend and business mentor. Madalena de Souza, my wife’s mom, has taught me the importance of having a close and connected extended family.
On what boards do you serve and/or what charitable causes do you support?
-Koniag, Inc. – Board Director, Treasurer, and Chairman of Finance and Investment Committee
-Koniag Development Corporation – Board Director and Treasurer
-Washington Management Group – Board Director
-Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce – Board Director
-Durham Public Schools Business Advisory Council – Member
-North Carolina Technology Association (NCTA) – Board Director
What’s your favorite blog/who’s your favorite columnist? Edmunds.com consumer automobile reviews
What keeps you up at night? Sometimes I’m thinking about the next phase in WorkSmart’s growth, but most of the time I’m thinking about Fabi and our daughters.
What is your favorite North Carolina restaurant? What do you select for lunch/dinner? Nana’s in Durham. I like the liver pâté to start, their beef or game special for dinner, and the apple tart for desert.
Dates:
11/13 in Durham at Microsoft office, 4825 Creekstone Drive, Durham NC 27703
11/20 in Charlotte at Microsoft Office, 8050 Microsoft Way, Charlotte, NC 28273
Both events start at 9 am, with doors opening at 8:30 with continental breakfast.
Event Details:
Is your company searching for the right tools to help you meet new business imperatives so you’ll be prepared for future growth? Windows® 7 has launched, and we’re hosting a special event. We’ll show you how the new features in the latest operating system from Microsoft, together with Microsoft® Office 2007, can help your company survive and thrive.
We’re eager to show you how Windows 7 can help you make your business smarter, leaner, and safer. Get the tools you need to:
Attend this event to learn more about how we can help upgrade your desktop, and discover complimentary solutions and services available through WorkSmart.
