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62 I-CONNECT007 I REAL TIME WITH... IPC APEX EXPO 2020 SHOW & TELL MAGAZINE helped somebody; that was all that mattered. They weren't rich or anything, but they shared their time and talent, which is important. Again, I got involved in volunteering with IPC, even before I graduated from college, because I recognized how much I enjoyed this industry and sharing that, especially by teach- ing others. My mom and dad are educators by degree, so teaching and volunteering were big aspects of their life, and I've taken that on in my own way. Teaching helps people stay in the industry and learn more about it, and it helps others in this industry do better. My trouble- shooting courses were designed to help others solve problems so that they could eliminate defects, help their companies, and increase yield. Those are the kinds of things that I work toward, and it boils down to our everyday business at RBP to do that as well. I'm very fortunate to be working with a great company. RBP has been doing business since 1954 with just two owners. The current owner is our CEO, Mark Kannenberg, who's a West Point graduate and a Harvard MBA, and he has been at the helm for 30 years. I'm able to find the time because he and the company support me. And when you're doing something cool at IPC, that means other colleagues in your organiza- tion help carry the responsibilities. We're all in it together. To make this industry better every day, we all strive to do that because this is where we make our living. I enjoy it. It's a great oppor- tunity to reach out to younger people and see how IPC is attracting younger people into our industry. The IPC Education Foundation is offering a great legacy and reaching out to high schools and technical schools, helping to build our workforce in the future because that's so important. This is a great time for RBP, IPC, and our industry, and I'm glad to be part of it. Goldman: There are a good number of PCB facilities where you're located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Are you and those companies able to reach out to local high schools and universi- ties? had a major influence on me. I feel humbled to accept this award. Goldman: That is great to hear. I know you also travel worldwide for IPC and are involved with flex, as well as additional seminars, meetings, etc. How do you fit it all in with your regular job? Carano: My father used to say, "Don't worry. Busy people get things done. They'll find a way to balance it all." He taught me about vol- unteering. He and my mom were community volunteers and had full lives, raising the fam- ily, and working. They always gave back and imparted on me the need to help others, no matter what. He always said, "There's nothing better than helping someone with no expecta- tion of ever receiving anything in return." He believed it would be great if no one remem- bered his name, so long as he helped people and made an impact on somebody's life and