I just wanted to take a few minutes today to reach out to the forum members on Autogeekonline.net and Autopiaforums.com who I consider my friends. Some of you have questioned my sudden departure and I wanted you to hear it straight from me about where I am now and where I will be going forward.
First, I cannot thank Bob "Max" McKee enough for every opportunity that he has given to me over the years. Although I started at Palm Beach Motoring in January 2007, our friendship dates back further than that as he was a supporter of my efforts with Detail City (now known as Autopia Forums which I strongly support). Max and everyone at PBMG have been a blessing to me and I hope to keep in touch as we are very much past the friends stage, we are family.
Family is very important to me. Eariler this year my dad was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's Disease. While still in the early stages, this is a progressive disease with no cure. I needed to move closer to my parents to see them more often and help them out. I believe it was the right thing for me to do at this time.
Some of you are wondering where I work now. Fortunately the skills I have acquired during my tenure at Palm Beach Motoring has given me the experience and confidence needed to succeed no matter where I go or what I do. My new career is unrelated to car care but I still am in ecommerce.
I would like to congratulate PBMG on the acquisitions of Blackfire USA and also Todd Helme as their Director of Development for Autopia Car Care. Todd and I what you might consider unlikely friends. While hanging out in Las Vegas during the SEMA show we both had a good laugh. "What would the forum guys think? Guys from PAC and Autogeek are actually friends?" Yes, it's true and Todd is a great addition to the team.
So now you guys know why I have left but this certainly isn't goodbye. Once I get settled in my new career and spend some quality time with my family, perhaps I will have some time to participate on the forums yet again.
Until then... Thank you for everything!
Your friend,
Dwayne
First, I cannot thank Bob "Max" McKee enough for every opportunity that he has given to me over the years. Although I started at Palm Beach Motoring in January 2007, our friendship dates back further than that as he was a supporter of my efforts with Detail City (now known as Autopia Forums which I strongly support). Max and everyone at PBMG have been a blessing to me and I hope to keep in touch as we are very much past the friends stage, we are family.
Family is very important to me. Eariler this year my dad was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's Disease. While still in the early stages, this is a progressive disease with no cure. I needed to move closer to my parents to see them more often and help them out. I believe it was the right thing for me to do at this time.
Some of you are wondering where I work now. Fortunately the skills I have acquired during my tenure at Palm Beach Motoring has given me the experience and confidence needed to succeed no matter where I go or what I do. My new career is unrelated to car care but I still am in ecommerce.
I would like to congratulate PBMG on the acquisitions of Blackfire USA and also Todd Helme as their Director of Development for Autopia Car Care. Todd and I what you might consider unlikely friends. While hanging out in Las Vegas during the SEMA show we both had a good laugh. "What would the forum guys think? Guys from PAC and Autogeek are actually friends?" Yes, it's true and Todd is a great addition to the team.
So now you guys know why I have left but this certainly isn't goodbye. Once I get settled in my new career and spend some quality time with my family, perhaps I will have some time to participate on the forums yet again.
Until then... Thank you for everything!
Your friend,
Dwayne
