Steve R. Romeo, 2009 Honoree
- Title
- Vice president of IT
- Employer
- Breg Inc.
- Location
- Vista, , Calif.
- First job:
- "Mowing lawns."
- Most valuable career advice:
- "Don't run out and buy a fancy car when you become an executive."
- Favorite vice:
- "Sushi. I can't get enough."
- What do you love about IT?
- "Helping people with technology. It's all about making someone smile, getting something to work for them."
- Favorite gadget:
- "My Garmin XM handheld GPS for hiking."
- In whom do you confide when weighing professional decisions?
- "My wife. She keeps me grounded."
- Passion outside of work:
- "Teaching others about living green, either through nature classes that I teach or backpacking trips."
- Favorite sport:
- "Surfing. I ride a 9' 2" longboard in San Diego."
- Favorite ice cream flavor:
- Mint chocolate chip
- What about you would surprise the people you work with?
- "I contribute to a wildlife conservation team as an animal tracker. I've been teaching wilderness survival and animal tracking for over 20 years."
- Leadership philosophy in a nutshell:
- "A successful leader must be willing to let go of the tactical, rely on instinct, lead with passion and not be afraid of risk."