Meet Rob Harjung - VP Business Development, Midwest

What would you rate 10 / 10?

• Fatherhood. Two girls under the age of two has been a rollercoaster of highs Vs lows, uncertainty of what waits around the next turn, and a beautiful view throughout.

What job would you be terrible at?

• Lifeguard. I have the skin tone of Casper the friendly ghost and swimming ability of a new puppy!

What do you wish you knew more about?

• Outer space… so much out there is still to be discovered.

What is the best way to start the day?

• A cold plunge into an ice bath! Don’t knock it until you try it!

Where is the most interesting place you've been?

• The Road to Hana in Maui, Hawaii. A 64-mile stretch on the narrowest road that I’ve ever driven, filled with endless natural adventures including beaches, caves and waterfalls.?

What's something you like to do the old-fashioned way?

• Taking notes/journaling with pen and paper.

How do you relax after a hard day at work?

• Ideally, watching the Chicago Cubs “Fly the W” with a cold beverage.

What job do you think you'd be really good at?

• Cubs Radio Broadcaster. As a boy, I used to love listening to Ron Santo call the games on the radio. You could feel his pain and suffering with every game the Cubs lost.

What would be the most amazing adventure to go on?

• Have yet to take a proper Euro Trip. My wife and I have this on our bucket list to enjoy together when the kids get a bit older.

What is the most impressive thing you know how to do??

• I am the undisputed Midwest grilling champion! Not willing to put my title up for contention against anyone south of Missouri.??

What could you give a 40-minute presentation on with absolutely no preparation?

• The Chicago Cubs 2016 World Series Winning Team (who won Game 7 of the World Series on my birthday)! That team had so much heart and won it all ever before they were expected to do so....Amazing that they would never win another title and nearly every member of the roster is no longer with the organization less than 8 years later.

What hobby would you get into if time and money weren't an issue?

• I’d be an active player at the World Series of Poker (WSOP). The level of competition at those poker tables is unmatched!

What is something you think everyone should do at least once in their lives?

• Follow your heart, not your head. This practice is not acceptable in the world of finance ??

If you were dictator of a small island nation, what crazy dictator stuff would you do?

• No cell phones! If we are a small island nation, then we will need to band together for survival and to prosper. We will not need hours spent on TikTok!

If you could turn any activity into an Olympic sport, what would you have a good chance at winning a medal for?

• Texas Hold Em’. I’m tough to top when it’s heads up! Let’s shuffle up and deal.

What irrational fear do you have?

• Chucky the doll has always been a nemesis of mine since I was around the age of 6. Still fear that little dude to this day!

What would be your spirit animal?

• Currently, I dream of being a Koala Bear… They sleep for up to 22 hours a day and I miss sleep!

What is something you will NEVER do again?

• Will never eat a Habanero Chili again. My spice tolerance is similar to my sun tolerance… see above.

What was the most memorable gift you've received?

• Handwritten letter from my wife on the day of our wedding. Tried to read it while being recorded by our videographer… more than a few tears were recorded. The things that make you rich are free.

What's the best and worst thing about getting older?

• Accomplishing your dreams is both a beautiful privilege and reminder of the journey it took to get there.