First Meeting

In any work environment, first impressions are crucial. They can decide whether or not we get a job, contract, bid etc. But I already knew my mentor, so my meeting went along the lines of a casual visit and question.

My mentor's name is Bear Matoza. He graduated as an electrical engineer from Pepperdine.  As the owner of Danville Automotive and Hardware, he pursues a wide range of interests, from building custom golf carts, to servicing vehicles, its a very welcoming place. But what impresses me so much is the people that walk through its doors. It's a very diverse crowd of people, from the St. Isadore's soccer moms, to the 80 year old bikers. Its a very friendly environment, the focus of the store is to help people with their passions, not turn a profit. Everyday a different project comes in. From learning how to detail a car, to putting together a golf cart motor.

It's an engineers dream.