Employee: Steve Butts   

Position: Software Support & Training

My first job was:  Bagroom Specialist/Supervisor at Sahalee Country Club, home of the 80th PGA Championship in Redmond, WA (I'm proud). I cleaned clubs, carts; picked golf balls off the range, and sucked up to members. :)

Finish this bumper sticker: I’d rather be— playing golf at St. Andrews and drinking a Guiness.

Looking back on myself as a child, I know I was destined for this career because:  Because employment opportunities in rural America are hard to come by.

The thing about my job that challenges me is: Trying to out-think Kevin

When I’m zoned out in front of my computer and should be thinking about work, what I’m really thinking is: Does Kevin notice I'm zoned out, nope ... then off to St.Andrews I go ... 

My career defining moment: Directing groups of support people in the resolution of high severity issues at Target headquarters. It gave me confidence, helped me improve my ability to work with people and lead stressful situations, and was a ton of fun.

My most unusual job was: I worked nights when I was handling the resolution of high severity issues at Target and having to page high powered people who had 6 and 7 figure salaries at 3 in the morning was nerve-racking, if not unusual. At least to me at that time in my career.

The only time I deserved to be fired was: Do I have a spokesperson, representative, or attorney? You can direct this question to them. :)

The most recent book, CD or movie I’ve purchased is: Movie: The Prestige (I watch anything Christopher Nolan has directed). Book: You'll See it When You Believe It (Dr. Wayne Dyer).CD:  Tool - 10,000 Days (I look like a nerd, but love hard rock).

The company mascot or spokesperson I most identify with is: Paul Allen. He uses all his Microsoft money to help the Seahawks try to buy a championship. When I become enormously wealthy, I hope to follow in his footsteps. :)

My favorite quote or saying: "Oh, a Seahawk fan ... now that's unusual." (A quote from a person that took a tour of our building. She walked past my office and noticed my Seahawk banner.)  

"It's never crowded along the extra mile." (Dr. Wayne Dyer).

How would you describe your job to a four year old? Talking to people on the phone. That stops my four year old nephew from questioning me further.