Jeff Shear

Collaboration Architect

Length of Time with Telcion: 6 Years

How do you prefer to start your day at work?

With a strong cup of coffee

What was your first job?

I was a Lifeguard at Indian Lake Swim Club. I was on the swim team there and became a lifeguard as soon as I turned 16.

What drains you at work?

Feeling like I didn’t accomplish something.

What led you to this career?

Working in retail and absolutely hating it.

If you could snap your fingers and become an expert in something, what would it be?

Picking stocks. I do some investing but I would actually like to know what I am doing.

What do you do to turn things around when you’re having a bad day?

Stop, get up from my desk and go get the mail or something to distract me for a few minutes.  Then come back with a better attitude.

What’s one thing most people don’t know about you?

I’m a blackbelt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

If you could only have three apps on your smartphone, which would you pick?

Email, Web browser, and calculator

What advice would you give to your teenage self?

Save as much as you can and invest early.

What’s your favorite sport to watch and which team do you root for?

College football- Michigan Wolverines.

Thank you Jeff!

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