Recently I had the opportunity to visit Orlando in support of my lovely CFO, Tracy Jennings.  While the trip was supposed to be relaxing, there was no way I could pass up the opportunity to actually meet another DotNetNuke User Group Leader... so I contacted Brian Scarbeau a few weeks before we were set to land.  He was kind enough to provide directions and although it took a good deal of time to actually locate the computer lab, I did meet with him.

Not only did we get to take the temperature of the DotNetNuke Community in light of recent movement within the DotNetNuke Corporation, we were able to share a common interest in the publication Brian recently put together, of which I was quite taken back to receive a copy.  Thanks Brian!!

Brian's ability to communicate DotNetNuke is surpassed only by his kindness, good will and sense of community.  He directly and positively influenced my career on two separate occasions...

1st meeting: Brian founded the Orlando DotNetNuke user group.  Knowing I would be in the area I contacted Brian and he agreed to meet with me (I, founder of the DNN group in Nova Scotia.)  Meeting Brian was the highlight of my year.  I was inspired by his friendship and he even gifted with the DNN 5.0 manual Brian co-authored.
 
Second time me met; Brian was instrumental in inviting me to speak at the DayofDNN in Tampa (he gave up a spot for me). 

Brian was my introduction to the DotNetNuke community and words cannot express how grateful I am to him for making this happen.  I hope others will appreciate the value you, professionally and personally, offer.  Thank you.