Dave Weide

Hometown: Los Angeles, CA

Account Manager

Who is the best teacher you have had?

Marty Biegel. Mr. Biegel was everyone's best friend! He was my Government teacher and made school so interesting. He told endless stories and had a way of mixing his stories with his instruction which made learning very exciting.

Which event in the past, present or future would you like to witness in person?

I would have loved to be present when Neil Armstrong put his foot on the moon for the very first time. I remember as a child, my father took me to see the live broadcast on TV at Canter's Deli in Los Angeles as hundreds of people huddled around the television in complete awe on that glorious July 20, 1969.

What is on the top of your "bucket list"?

I would like to travel around the world with my wife on a cruise ship.

Five Favorites:

Favorite Movie and movie snack? Goodfellas and a box of popcorn.

Favorite Dish/Meal/Cuisine? I like to barbeque for my family. A good Rib Eye steak with arugula salad, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions with olive oil.

Favorite Car? I loved my first car. It was a 1979 Rally Sport Camaro. Black and silver.

Favorite Song? Mad World by Gary Jules or Tears for Fears

Favorite book? I still like reading the newspaper (LA Times).

What do you like best about your job?

I like interacting and building relationships with my clients.

What is something interesting / unusual that you want us to know about you?

I was friends with the guys in the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Jack Irons (drummer) was my very first friend. He had asked me if I was interested in being in their band or Band Manager before they became the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Sometimes I wonder what I would have become if I would have said yes!