Nickname(s): Dave, Bubba (only by my sisters, brother, and college
roommates can call me Bubba!), and Scoop (although the techs might have more
names for me, but if so, I'm unaware - for now!)
Title: Vice President & General Manager
Birthday: January 9
Spouse: Anne-Marie
Children: A daughter, Emily (21 months)
Pets: None at this time, but a dog may be in our future
Education: Cape Coral High School (Cape Coral, FL); University of Central
Florida - Batchelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing (Orlando, FL)
Certifications or areas of specialty: Certified Novell Salesperson, Compaq Sales
College, HP University, Microsoft Small Business Specialist
Years in Computer Services industry: 12
How Long with IBS: 12
How did you get started: My sister, who worked for a client of IBS at the time,
put in a good word for me when she found that IBS was looking for someone with
a Marketing degree who was willing to learn
Strangest/Most-interesting job you've held in the past: Skate-guard and DJ at a
roller skating rink owned by my family
Philosophy or keys to success: Treat our clients how I want to be treated by our
vendors, and treat our vendors how I want to be treated by our clients
Favorite Aspect of Job: Being a member of a team that's an integral part of the
business process for such a wide variety of businesses and financial
institutions throughout New England
Least Favorite Aspect of Job: Last minute schedule changes
Interests outside of IBS: Volunteering with Northampton Little League (coach:
1998 - 2001, league President: 2002-2004); music; fantasy football; being amazed
by the observational capabilities of my daughter
Book you'd recommend to a friend: Summer of '49 by David Halberstam
Favorite Movies: Bull Durham, Godfather I & II, Caddyshack,
Goodfellas, League of Their Own
Favorite TV Shows: Seinfeld, M*A*S*H, Sopranos
Favorite singers or bands: Classic Van Halen, Kiss, U2, Big Pain
Guilty Pleasures: Chocolate Chip Cookies, NCAA Football or Madden on PS2
Pet Peeves: Dishonesty
Celebrity Encounters: Went to middle school with Kevin Bacon's nephew;
saw Gene Shalit return a lawn mower at a garden center; ran into George H.W.
Bush while on my honeymoon in Maine (twice); saw Lyle Lovett smoking a cigarette
under the marquee at the Calvin Theatre in Northampton; met Marilyn Manson at a party while
in college (read below)
Little known fact about you: Met goth-rocker Marilyn Manson before he was famous
and looking for a drummer - our tastes in music, and other facets of life, just
didn't match
What best piece of advice would you give a client: The act of using a computer
will not make your job easier - it is a tool with which you can find ways to
make your job easier. Human intervention is required!
Parting shot / Favorite quote: If at first you don't succeed, try reading the
directions
IBS Staff Profile:
Dave DelVecchio