Gil Cayabyab VP Marketing Meet Gil, our resident nerdbucket and coordinator of internal projects with the marketing and IT folks. Why Smart Furniture? "I wanted to be a part of a company that cares more about its customers than itself. The success of our company is never in question, as long as the customer is happy. And we get to play ping pong at work." Who can argue with that? Here are some other fun tidbits about Gil: Favorite Quote? "Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new." - Albert Einstein If you could converse with any historical figure, who would it be and why? "Tommy Jefferson -- wondering what it's like to be at the forefront of a 'new' country." What has been one of the most rewarding experiences while working here? "The 'Great Recession' really took a toll on the economy and affected Smart Furniture as well, but the way everyone came together to make sure we come out on top is a testament to the leadership and tenacity of the folks here." Something about you that not a lot of people know about? "I play a mean kazoo." What would your first college roommate say about you? "When are you gonna hit your growth spurt?" (Gil is 5'6" and he was 6'11") What have you experienced here that makes you feel Smart Furniture is a unique place to work? "We all have employee titles per se, but they don't really matter too much... I like that bureaucracy isn't very high on the agenda." Gil's Favorites Mirra Chair After being fortunate enough to be sitting on one everyday for the past couple of years, it has made me realize that having a really good office chair is no cliche. The Mirra Chair offers a great combination of ergonomics, style and craftsmanship for the best price. Smart Shelves Trilogy Staircase Shelf It's modular, sleek and looks great anywhere. Come to think of it, I need to get one for the house.

View More Profiles ›     More about Gil... Hometown: Manila, Philippines Favorite Sports Team: Chicago Cubs Down Time Hobbies: Snowboarding, cycling, photography, naps With Smart Furniture Since: 2007