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I Earned My MASI: John Lundberg

John Lundberg is the national sales manager for Orbus Exhibit & Display Group (asi/75209). He earned his MASI in June 2017.

I Earned My MASI: John Lundberg

Who in the business world do you admire most or strive to emulate?
Harry Rosenberg, my mentor in the industry. He’s just so willing to share his knowledge, and is such a student of the game himself, and a real mensch! Love the man!

If Hollywood made a movie about your life, what would it be about and what actor would play you?
My wife says it would be Liam Neeson in an international thriller where the hero wins the beautiful Filipino heroine – played by my wife, naturally!

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?
When working with customers, listen and portray an honest concern.

What’s one thing you’d do to improve the ad specialty industry?
I’d make tradeshows more effective.

What’s on your business and personal bucket list?
Business list: Work for at least 10 more years! Personal list: Visit the Philippines with my wife and son, Mikel.

What’s one sentence you’d like to hear from your boss?
“Thanks for your contribution; you’ve had a big impact on the business.”

If you could choose an age to remain forever, which age would you choose and why?
I like the age I’m at now: 69. I’m healthy and I feel like I’m 25…knock on wood.

What would you do with your “15 minutes” of fame?
Go on CNN and give a short State of the Union address!