Meet Joe Parr, Manager 0f Backup and Disaster Recovery

Today we turn the spotlight on Joe Parr. Joe joined the team several years ago and quickly became a tremendous asset to The 20.

What do you do here at The 20?

 Backup and Disaster Recovery Manager in charge of over 120 backup devices each backing up 5-10 servers a piece. 

Describe The 20 in three words…

Knowledgeable, customer-focused, friendly.

As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? 

 I had dreams of becoming the next Dan Rather, a news correspondent.

What’s the most challenging thing about your job? 

Being the sole point of contact for all things BDR related. 

What do you consider your greatest achievement? 

 Raising my niece from the age of 4 until she graduated high school. 

What do you think is the most important quality necessary for success? 

Care about your employees, they are what help you succeed. 

What do you like most about The 20? 

The work/life balance here is good in that if I need to deal with an emergency, I can, no questions asked. 

What do you like to do in your spare time? / What are your hobbies? 

I love going to movies, listening to music, and spending time with my family.

Where are you going on your next vacation?

 I don’t know, but ultimate wish is to go to Fiji. 

What’s your top life hack?

Having common sense. 

Interested in working with Joe at The 20? We’re hiring! Check out our Careers page for more info.