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December 08, 2009

December Member Spotlight: Jared Burton Weggeland

Jared Burton Weggeland
Director, sales and marketing for Southern Homes

Q: How did you come to live/work in Lakeland?

A: I was recruited by Southern Homes

Q: What is the worst job you've ever had?

A: I worked in my cousin’s plastic factory for a summer and hated every minute of it (as I stared at the clock wishing the time went by faster!)

Q: What are your hobbies and interests?

A: My work is my hobby. I love working in new homes in Lakeland. I love it so much, it's not like working at all. When I am outside of the office I like spending time with my family. I have three children, ages 12, 11 and 7 and will be celebrating my 14th anniversary in December. I also like to travel, play golf and try different types of foods.

Q: What upcoming Lakeland event are you looking forward to attending?A: I am going to see "The Christmas Carol" at the Lakeland Center in December. That should be very good.

Q: What would you change/add regarding EMERGE to enhance your experience?

A: I like meeting and talking to new people, but I know that not everyone is the same. Maybe we could create some kind of forum within each event to help others meet new people. Maybe there could be an "ambassador" or two at each event that everyone is required to meet and greet so at least the more shy amongst us will know one or two new people each month. Just a thought.

Q: What is the oddest talent that you possess?
A: No, I cannot whistle the national anthem with my tummy button. I do speak fluent French, write poetry and draw, however.

Q: If you ever ran for public office, what would it be and why?
A: Minister of self-reliance. If we could all learn this skill, the world would be a better place.

Q: What is the dumbest thing you've ever overheard someone say?
A: I like to eat liver. Seriously. Liver. I may be missing something, but no matter how I've tried it, it just doesn't do it for me.

Q: If you could have grown up during a different decade, which would it be and why?
A: I would have liked to have grown up in the 1920's. If that were the case today I would be able to say that in my life time I had witnessed some of the most brilliant advances in human history. I would have been a part of it. I wouldn't be reading it in a history book, I would have been part of the action. The question I now have is, "How can I make the next 50 years the best history has ever seen?"

Posted by Emerge Lakeland at December 8, 2009 10:15 AM

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