Personal Statement: Appreciative

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Jim, if you hear of any contract openings at DSHS or elsewhere that you think I might fit I will be appreciative of any leads you can provide.

I hope all is well with you personally and with IT projects in general, and the entire DSHS family. I bounced back and forth a couple of times to spend time with my parents who are now back-to-normal enough for me to remain in Austin for the foreseeable future.

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