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Team Member Tuesday - Maggie Thygeson

Beth Mack • October 7, 2020

Team Member Tuesday with Maggie Thygeson!

Today we are celebrating our Regional Manager, Maggie Thygeson. Thank you for the important work you are doing to save children from accidental poisoning...you are making a difference.

How long have you worked for BDMG?

I have been with Bird Dog Marketing Group for 11 years.

Tell us a little bit about your family.

My husband John and I are both from the Philadelphia area and have been married for 23 years. Our four children, Jake (22), Matt (19), Owen (18), and Chase (15), are all still with us. Two are working, one is in college, and one is a sophomore in high school. We've shared our home with many rescue animals over the years but our family is currently rounded off with our two dogs, Susie and Maizie, and our three cats: Leroy, Sophia, and Beatrice.

What are your favorite hobbies?

I love to be outdoors so...gardening, hiking, attending a plethora of sporting events, and of course, reading!

What is your favorite quote?

"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drove out hate; only love can do that." - Martin Luther King, Jr.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?

African Safari. I am in awe of wild animals, but zoos make me sad. I would love the opportunity to see them in their natural habitat.

If you were to retire and work at Disney World, what would be your dream job?

I was never a big Disney person, so I guess I would love to work in their animal safari. If the animals have to be there, maybe I can make it better for them. I've always worked with people so it might be fun to switch gears and hang out with the animals!

Do you have a favorite non-profit or organization that you like to volunteer for or support?

I have many favorite non-profits! Gemma Services, Ronald McDonald House, St. Francis Inn, and The Gift of Life House are a few at the top of my list.

What is the funniest situation you have run into while doing child-resistant adult package testing?

Over the span of 11 years, there have been several stand-out moments, but there was one incident that really took us all off guard and has had us laughing about it since. We were testing and all was quite normal when one little boy suddenly decided he would rather be a dog. He flipped to his hands and knees, barked, and even started licking the floor! The sheer look for horror on each of our faces was just as humorous. We still laugh about that day!

Maggie, thank you for sharing your story - the animal kingdom has a wonderful advocate! We appreciate your giving us a peek into your life and why you are such a special member of our team!

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