![]() ![]() We had foster siblings that came and went. My parents were very giving and very caring. ![]() I got forgotten most of the time, though my siblings would say that I was “Mommy’s favorite.” Don’t know if that was true. I was the middle child in a crazy household. We had 9 kids in my family, including 2 who were adopted by my parents. Childhood and Growing Upīorn and Raised: Utah Valley What was family life like? The military helped me tremendously in the sense that it helped me learn to manage and address problems and challenges. Problems can be crippling or they can be empowering depending on the way you look at the problem. There are a lot of challenges and things you have to overcome in business, so you have to focus on the positive and the endgame rather than focusing on the problem staring you in the face. How has this helped you throughout your life?Learning to control my mind in difficult situations has really helped me as an entrepreneur. I wouldn't say there was a mental struggle either, but I will say that my experience helped me learn how to control my thoughts even in bad situations. I was already in great shape entering basic training having played sports, so that wasn't difficult for me. The biggest challenges for me weren’t necessarily physical or mental. My family didn’t have the means to do that, so the military provided the perfect avenue to earn my degree. Why did you serve in the military and what were the biggest challenges, mental and/or physical?The first reason I joined, was that I wanted to provide an opportunity for myself to get a college education. Continue to work hard and provide value until I can’t any longer. ![]() As far as my end-game, I want to die with my boots on. Why did you start iDrive and what is your end-game? I wanted to create a team and culture that was fun to work in and could provide value to customers and employees. As long as we have a functioning economy there will always be the need for supply chain and transportation management. With eCommerce, it’s something that will be around forever. There many things I love about this industry, but one thing that really sticks out is the long-term stability of it. How did you get your start in Supply Chain Management and what attracts you to this industry?I got my start with the US Army as a supply chain specialist. Remember to check back for subsequent releases of "Getting to Know iDrive.". Matt Simmons sat down with Shaun Rothwell to discuss business, family, Abraham Lincoln and more. ![]()
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