March 2024 Volunteer of the Month

 

Byron Alvord
Certn, Director of Product

 

My role at PBSA:

I am currently co-chair of the Industry Practices committee.

 

Why I wanted to volunteer with PBSA:

I got involved with PBSA many years ago because of one of my favorite leaders I worked for in my past. She highly encouraged me to get involved. Once I got involved, I met great people that I can call friends and colleagues. In this industry, the learning never stops and the people that are involved make it all worth it!

 

What I do when not at work.

If I’m not at work I’m likely doing one of the following:

• Trying a new restaurant (I am a foodie)
• Trying a new coffee shop 
• Traveling to a new country (just to do the above lol)
• Spending time with my wife and pup
• Golf

 

What I'm reading:

Right now, I'm not reading anything...any recommendations? I recently finished a book called “Blink” by Malcolm Gladwell. As a leader, being able to trust your intuition and instincts is something extremely important. Great book for anyone!

 

Favorite website, podcast, blogs, etc.

I have two things that I use regularly - OpenAI (ChatGPT) and Reddit. If you don’t use either one - please tell me how you get through your days.

 

On my desk right now (books, personal items, etc.):

On my desk, you will find my Iphone, Coffee, Chapstick, Airpods and Passport.