JLB

Talkin’ ’bout JLB… talkin’ ’bout you and me…

John is the guy behind the guy, the ambassador to the digital world, responsible for bridging the gap between the ideas and reality at JLB. With a handle on all the latest web technologies, a natural eye for aesthetic value, and a genuine desire to impress his clientele, John kicks some serious e-ass.

When did you start working for JLB?

It must have been around the time that I realized life without Julian Bibb was meaningless. I also looked in envy as I watched JLB-ites (JLB Bites?) design sites for world domination while wearing only velvet robes and bunny slippers. That said, I’d place my “coming around” time about October of 2007.

If you were a cupcake, what kind of cupcake would you be?

The kind of cupcake that doesn’t like to be eaten; the kind that goes out of the way to open doors for strangers and throws a Frisbee on a warm day… so I’d say strawberry with strawberry icing.

What is your favorite thing about your job?

The fact that I can says words like “crotch” or talk about bowel movements and still have job security. I’m also appreciative that I can sit at my desk and eat Taco Bell while watching last week’s The Office¹.

List three things you enjoy doing outside of work?

Well, I’d say that I enjoy eating cupcakes, but I’m not much for icing. I’m not really into alligator riding or animal shaving. It seems that only leaves me to enjoy rock climbing, playing music and beating the heck out of Super C on Nintendo.

What city were you born in?

Tampa!.. Florida’s fifth-largest city, comprised mostly of old people who forgot to leave.

Eye color?

Pants?

Favorite novel/movie?

I never could get into reading or watching movies that involve reading, but I’d have to say my perhaps favoritest movie is Real Genius… You know, the one where Val Kilmer puts a microphone/speaker combo in Kent’s tooth and convinces him that God is watching him do naughty things.

What is one skill you think improves your ability to do your job here, but wouldn’t normally be in your list of job qualifications?

Well, I learned to read somewhere around seventh grade. I’d say that’s pretty high up on requirements for being a developer.

What was your favorite childhood toy?

Frickin’ Erector sets, man! You could build your own miniature Disney World with those things (complete with small-scale Space Mountain and creepy guys in Donald Duck costumes²).

What is one non-essential possession you would hate to be without?

I’d have to say since I technically own my toes, I’d have to choose them. Have you ever tried walking without toes!? I know!.. it took Kunta Kinte forever to learn to walk without them!