Name: Jeff Bloomer
Graduation year: 1994
Occupation: Director of Engineering at Sara Lee Foods
Hometown: Davenport, IA
Family: Cindy, wife
From all my years at St. Ambrose, I'll never forget: Taking Thermodynamics in the summer time.  What was I thinking?
Favorite SAU class: Physics
Favorite food: Then, whatever was being served at the hive
What's in my CD player: Jazz and Blues
Favorite book: Anything by Clive Custler
Famous person (living or dead) I'd most like to meet: Albert Einstein
If I had all the time in the world, I'd spend it: Traveling
What really gets on my nerves is when: I realize I don't know everything I learned
If I could change one thing, I would: Un-invent reality TV
Peak experience: Scuba diving on a remote reef
Favorite vacation spot: Anywhere warm
Person who has had the greatest influence on me: Besides my wife, Dr. Yang at St. Ambrose
I wish I knew how to: Tango, oh, and speak Spanish
Personal motto or favorite quote: Better to be lucky than good
Advice to St. Ambrose freshmen: Seek out your profs for help and be sure you are clear on what is expected. Don't give up because you are capable of more than you think. Don't be afraid of change as every change brings new opportunity.

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