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Background Image
IIDA Headquarters, Chicago, IL
Designer
Ken Wilson, FIIDA, FAIA, Envision Design, Washington D.C.
Photographer
Eric Laignel
Contact Michael: mancheta@iida.org 312.379.5139
Working with the headquarters staff of IIDA. Some may consider this as a little intimidating, but being the only male in an otherwise all female office has its advantages... I get my own bathroom.
One word that keeps popping up in my work experience is Diplomatic. I would rather work with a member than against them. I've worn many hats in my day from Weatherman, Actor/Singer/Dancer to Managing Director. My proudest hat: Husband and Father.
I really don't have any vices, though I have been accused of being a little OCD, but who isn't? The closest thing is needing coffee in the morning, hating the non-word "orientated". Oh, and ABC's Lost. I can't believe this is the last season.
Nothing is more important to me than my family, as my desk calendar shows. Though dedication and responsibility is important, I believe humor needs to be interjected in all we do, because if you aren't having fun in your job, why are you doing it? That's not to say that one should take a rubber chicken along wherever you go. Just enjoy the fun things about the people and your work and keep the glass at least half full.