I have an idea, I hope it will catch on like the "I've Been Tagged" (see below) series of blog posts.  It was inspired by my previous blog post, which was inspired by a recent post by Scott Hanselman.  I encourage all bloggers to write a post and mention 5 people that influenced their careers.   It doesn't have to be a chain, you don't need to be "tagged" to join in.  Just pick your 5 people.  None of the people I am naming have blogs themselves.  It's just a chance to say thank you.  You can pick anyone you want, it doesn't even have to be someone you know personally or worked with, just someone who has had an impact on your career.

So here is my list:  5 People That Influenced My Career.  I suggest Including a name, relationship, current title, and description.  (These are in order of when we met, by the way)

*If you aren't familiar with "I've Been Tagged", it is a series of blog posts where the blogger writes 4 or 5 things about themselves.  Then the blogger "tags" 5 other people by adding their names to the post.  Those 5 people do the same.  Sure, it's kind of like a chain letter but there is a purpose.  It has spread to include many, many people.