[Molten]

I've not been very active on here lately but am probably going to try to swing by IRI. Last year I was only able to be there for an hour, but it was great. I got lucky enough to meet the ever-thoughtful Jane Young that I've long respected. I recall at the end of the conversation, I told her I was going to go look for other people on my way out from CD. She asked who I wanted to find so she could point me in the right direction. That is when I realized that I didn't know. That is the point of this thread.

Who is worth tracking down and meeting? It can be people from your team or others. The idea being that they have a little time to talk(not necessarily a long chat) and often leave an impression on those they meet. I'm aware that there are lots of people like this that are a part of CD, IRI, or FIRST in general...but I just thought this would be a great way for people to recognize those that inspire them while introducing them to new acquaintances that they may inspire. Feel free to mention anyone and if its a name we don't all know a quick little paragraph or something about them. Please be sure to get their permission before setting 50 people searching for them and if they don't mind a little bit of info on how to find/recognize them would be nice as well.

EDIT: Just wanted to add the note that I met many wonderful people in addition to Jane. She actually introduced me to the rest of the people while I was sitting there talking to her. I still bring up some of the stories I heard in that 30 minute conversation.