This week, we’re shining the spotlight on Joe McVay, Implementation Consultant here at Fiix He is an early bird that loves coffee, and has a sweet spot for smoked brisket, dogs, fall and football!

What was your "I need to work at Fiix" moment? 

During the interview process it was overwhelmingly clear that Fiix was very employee and community focused.  If a company is willing to invest that much in their employees then I knew I'd have all the motivation needed to go the extra mile for our customers .  

What do you love most about your role/ the work that you do?

There are times during a training where you have some pushback initially from a technician and then you'll see them start to realize how much easier we could make their job with our software.  I have seen complete 180s on starting to use a CMMS in the span of a two hour training and that is pretty gratifying .

What motivates or drives you?

My family .

Tell us something fun that you do in your spare time or any hobbies that you have. What do you love about doing these things?

I do quite a bit of cooking and especially Texas style barbecuing 🥩.  After I first tasted brisket in Central Texas I have been obsessed with it.  I've used electric smokers, pellet smokers, and wood smokers trying to replicate that first taste and haven't quite gotten it yet.  I like the patience it requires and sitting outside with a fire going is pretty relaxing .

What is something interesting that no one knows about you?

My first job working in the CMMS field was as a contractor in Washington D.C. assisting the agency that maintains all the buildings on Capitol Hill.  I had initially thought I might find an exciting job in a political capacity, but I found I thoroughly enjoyed working with the maintenance crews and ended up staying there for 3 years.  A walk with an HVAC mechanic was far more interesting than any of the official tours I came to find out.  They have more keys!   

What's your favourite thing to do on the weekends?.

During this time of year I like to watch football, college especially .