.070 Jillian Niler
From the beginning, I should have known that being friends with Jillian would be trumbull. To be clear, we started as colleagues, but I realized very quickly that because of a mutual sense of humor and a deep appreciation for each other, it was inevitable that we’d become friends. We basically met (and began the bonding experience) while both of us got carsick on a 4 hour drive. Despite this setback, Jillian still managed (as she always does) to run the show and solve problems left and right, all while being her incredible self.
Jillian is truly unlike anyone I have ever met. She has a brain that clearly runs a thousand miles per hour, and she uses it to do unbelievable work, all while teaching everyone around her in the process. She’s able to see things from a vantage point that few do, allowing for quick solutions and effective initiatives that would have otherwise been a few steps behind. She’s witty and quick, compassionate and kind, and she moves through life with a true respect for everyone she encounters. Her intelligence is matched only by her other-worldly ability to deliver a joke, most of which prove time and time again how ahead of the moment she is. Spending time with her, in or out of work, is just a good, fun, and stimulating time. She’s such a beautiful person, filled with great perspectives, ideas and thoughts. She cares so much about those in her life and it shows simply by how she treats people. I can confidently say that my life has been better, more exciting, and more meaningful for the past year now that Jillian is in it. And as a complete bonus, it’s just a good feeling to have someone who laughs and appreciates my insanely strange jokes and drag names.
Jillian, I hope you know how much the world appreciates having you in it. Thank you for welcoming me to the team and for being your true self, and only your true self, all of the time. Thank you for making me laugh constantly, learn consistently, and better my jokes through workshopping and listening. Thank you for your incredible attention to the little things and for always being able to find a positive light or direction. Thank you for your help with Salesforce, Zkipster, and Salesforce again, 10 minutes later. Thank you for being such an inspiring person to work with - your work ethic, drive and dedication speaks for itself and we are all better because of it. Thank you for being such a joy to be around and for making my smile light up when you text me. I’m so grateful we met and can’t wait for the next adventure that leads to even more trumbull. Thank you for being all that you are.
-BD