David Hendrickson
Marital Status:
Married
Children?
2 boys, 15 & 18
Education:
MS. Engineering
Occupation:
Project Manager, Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems (We're hiring)
Current hobbies and interests:
Motor Sports, RV'ing, "A bad day fishing is always better than a good day at work".
What percentage of your hair is visibly gray (is this a trick question?)
What remains is mostly gray.
If you had one year free of all responsibility and unlimited funds, what would you do?
Drive a motor home around the country, stay in some of my favorite places as long as I want with my wife Patty.
What are the most rewarding things that you have done in your life?
Got married and had the two boys. Both rewarding and challenging! There wasn't time for anything else.
What rewarding things do you plan to do in your life?
'm doing them and plan on doing even more ... and less work.
What are your favorite non-family related things to do in your free time?
I'm still a 'Motor Head' in my spare time.
How would you best describe your idea of "being successful?"
The kids are off, on their own happy & financially successful. We're freeeeee.
What are your most vivid memories of your days in Ridgewood?
Early days - Racing Go-Carts around upper Ridgewood on the 4th of July when all the police were in the parade. Later days - Racing cars around Upper Ridgewood on the 4th of July when all the Police were in the parade (or at least I thought). I'm sure there were a lot more, but I think they were so good I don't remember :}
What achievement or activity are you most proud of in your life?
I'm still here and enjoying every day.
What single piece of wisdom would you like to leave for the next generation?
Focus your life on doing what you really enjoy, you can't help but to be successful, and you'll really enjoy life.
How have you changed since high school?
Bigger/rounder, less hair, don't enjoy working as hard as I did.
What else should we know about you?!
I work in Santa Barbara CA, but still miss the Jersey Shore, go figure.