Eric Krchnak - A Character With Character
...because interesting people are more fun to work with
I am a native Texan from the country suburbs of far Northwest Houston and have been a Dallas “city-boy” for 12+ years. My country roots included spending several weeks each year with my dad hunting deer and chasing birds in south Texas and Mexico. I could never understand his advice to “stand still” when you see a rattlesnake. I can tell you from experience, when you see or hear a rattler, especially in the dark, it is impossible to stand still. Technically, I have never lived anywhere other than Texas, but I have enjoyed extended project stays in England (12 months), Denmark (6 months) and some friends would say I lived in Vegas (mainly the Hard Rock) for a year, but that is a story for another time. I have an MBA from Southern Methodist University, although much of those two years are a blur as I was working fulltime and blessed with twin girls (did I mention I can legally carry a handgun?) early in the program. Needless to say my wife is amazing. I love spending time with my family and taking family vacations; next year we start the journey of seeing a baseball game in all 30 major league ball parks.
Your favorite occupation?
Being a Dad to my twin daughters. Every day presents a new challenge, along with a new opportunity to help them grow and learn.
What is your greatest extravagance?
Pro V1 golf balls. There is no reason I should play with $5 golf balls; they can make a bad round very expensive.
Who are your favorite heroes of fiction?
Atticus Finch – Makes me think of my dad.
The Cat in the Hat – It’s a toss-up whether he or Confucius provides better maxims.
Indiana Jones – I still want to be Indy.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer – Enough said.
If you were a piece of art, which piece of art would you be and why?
My kids know more about art than I do. On my only visit to the Louvre in Paris I set a record for fastest time through the museum.
When was a time you felt totally and completely alive?
Repelling 300 foot waterfalls and zip-lining through the Costa Rican jungle in February 2012.
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About the Authors
Eric Krchnak, Senior Manager Eric is a senior manager specializing in business intelligence (BI) and analytics. He brings over 12 years of management consulting and technology experience across a wide range of industries including manufacturing, energy and healthcare. Read more articles by Eric Krchnak
Reagan Pugh, Raconteur Reagan likes to watch, read and tell stories. He often wishes he was Batman - you know, grappling hooks. Read more articles by Reagan Pugh
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