Get to Know Ryan Spangenberg

• If you could go back in time, what time period would you travel to? 

The 80’s! 

• How do you recharge / what is your favorite hobby?

Either a round of golf or going out on the lake during the summer.

• When are you the happiest?

Whenever I am spending time with friends or family. 

• Fill in the blank: If you really knew me, you’d know__________.

I am a HUGE Ohio State fan!! Go Buckeyes!

• What would you most regret NOT having done at the end of your life? 

Touring Europe for a couple months

• What characteristic do you most admire in others?

Honesty

• Do you prefer Windows or Mac? Why?

Mac for sure! Apple is just superior!

• If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Pizza

• What would you sing at Karaoke night?

Dreams by Fleetwood Mac

• If you could choose to do anything for a day, what would it be?

Golfing or bumming it at the beach!

• What was your first car?

2003 Chevy Suburban

• Do you have pets? If so, tell us about them!

One dog: A German Shephard straight from Germany named Dundo

• Star-Trek or Star Wars? Why?

Star Wars; I never really got into Star-Trek

• Are you married? Kids? Tell us about them!

No and No!

• Where did you grow up?

St. Petersburg, FL

• What is your favorite childhood memory?

Probably my family’s annual trip to Sanibel, FL. We would meet family from all over and spend a week there together! 

Work-related questions:

• What motivates you to work hard?

Seeing our products come to life from sale to finished product and solving our customers’ space needs!

• What departments have you worked in at PBI?

Sales – Welded Steel division

• What would you be doing if you weren’t at your current job?

No idea honestly. 

• What’s your biggest pet peeve at work? 

An unorganized work environment. 

• How long have you been at PBI?

4 1/2 months

• What is your favorite PBI memory? 

So far, the chili cook 0ff/costume contest!

• What is the best part of working at PBI?

Probably the culture. Since day one, I was welcomed with open arms and immediately felt like part of the PBI family. I also love how the company is centered on faith and puts God first!