{"id":6247,"date":"2022-11-10T18:16:34","date_gmt":"2022-11-10T18:16:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wbcnet.org\/?post_type=board-of-directors&p=6247"},"modified":"2024-02-15T14:14:06","modified_gmt":"2024-02-15T19:14:06","slug":"andrew-tomlinson","status":"publish","type":"board-of-directors","link":"https:\/\/www.wbcnet.org\/board-of-directors\/andrew-tomlinson\/","title":{"rendered":"Andrew Tomlinson"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Why did you get involved with WBC?<\/strong> I wanted an opportunity to create an actual impact in the areas we serve while developing new contacts and raising G&M Services\u2019s profile within the construction industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Describe WBC in 3 words:<\/strong> Advocacy, Action, Service<\/p>\n\n\n\n What company do you work with and what\u2019s your role ther?<\/strong> I am the President \/ Manager (Manager-Managed LLC) of G&M Services, LLC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What is your favorite event and why?<\/strong> Annual Christmas Party–It\u2019s an opportunity to meet new folks who I normally would not interact with in my day to day functions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What advice would you give to a new member?<\/strong> This Organization is built on the various contributions of its Members\u2014the more you participate, the more you will get out of your membership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What prior committees have you served on?<\/strong> I have been involved with the Small Business Committee, the Innovation Committee, and have served as the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Community Service Committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What was your biggest accomplishment serving on the board thus far?<\/strong> Making it on the Board!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Share one fun fact that members might not know about you: <\/strong>I have visited every state within the continental U.S. including the Michigan Upper Peninsula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Favorite educational event you attended and why:<\/strong> The event discussing the SBA Mentor \/ Prot\u00e9g\u00e9 Program was an eye-opener and has helped G&M become a Mentor in this program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Describe your golf skills:<\/strong> I am a \u201cSocial golfer\u201d with my favorite hole being the 19th hole!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Favorite Activity Outside of Work:<\/strong> Riding my motorcycle\u2014it is said you never see a motorcycle outside of a psychiatrist\u2019s office!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Favorite Place to Travel:<\/strong> I am a huge fan of New Orleans\u2014I enjoy history and good food, and there just isn\u2019t a better combination I\u2019ve ever found anywhere else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Favorite Restaurant:<\/strong> Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen<\/p>\n\n\n\n Favorite Tool:<\/strong> Power Drill<\/p>\n\n\n\n Favorite Trade:<\/strong> I can\u2019t play favorites!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Describe your family, animals included:<\/strong> While I have never been married and don\u2019t have any kids, I have two dogs, Ella (Fitzgerald), a Beagle, and Colt (John Coltrane), a Vizsla, who keep me on my toes. There\u2019s nothing like the excitement of a dog when you come home at the end of the day to make you feel missed and loved!<\/p>\n\n\n\n # # #<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":13597,"menu_order":18,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n How long has your company been a member of WBC?<\/strong> G&M Services has been a member since 2018.<\/p>\n\n\n\n