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Spencer

Background​

  • Recently married to Audrey Oliphant (Travis and Amy's daughter)
  • Works as HR Manager/Director at Comcast/Xfinity
  • Manages HR for approximately 150 stores across Utah, Colorado, California, Washington, and Oregon
  • Handles employee relations, terminations, and large projects
  • Diet Coke enthusiast (needs "two minimum just to keep me alive")

Professional Insights​

  • Deals with complex multi-state employment law compliance
  • Particularly challenging in California with extensive reporting requirements
  • Spent 40 hours on California Department of Labor diversity reporting
  • Handles termination decisions and trains managers on investigations
  • Notes significant differences in talent quality based on minimum wage levels
  • Advocates starting businesses in Texas or Utah over California due to regulatory burden

Personal Characteristics​

  • Thoughtful about economic and regulatory issues
  • Says grace before meals
  • Been up since 3:30 AM on day of visit, exhausted from travel
  • Prefers Diet Coke from cans, Dr. Pepper from fountains
  • Grandma has an apple tree in her backyard

Key Quotes​

  • "California's, it's just a curve, and it's ever-changing"
  • "I would start a business in Texas or Utah. I probably wouldn't start one in California"
  • "Our California employees are way more skilled than anyone else, because they're all getting paid like 20 bucks an hour"

Interactions​

  • 2025-01-25: Visited in-laws with Audrey
    • Attended church service
    • Had extensive conversation about business regulations and California employment law
    • Discussed minimum wage effects and compliance burdens
    • Participated in family lunch and discussions

Transcripts​

Transcript IDDateSummary
2025-03-25-post-dinner-reflection-group2025-03-25Post-Dinner Reflection with Arpan, Lamar, Spencer and Dallas