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Name: Dustin Pavek       
Age: 40
Employed with: City of Hopkins
Number of years employed with current organization: 4
Past employment: Ramsey County, City of Plymouth, City of Anoka
Years active in APWA/MN Chapter: New
Originally from: Born in Owatonna, moved to North Metro (Anoka area) when I was 5.
Family: Wife-Becca is an RN, been married 15 years. Children - Nola 14, Kale 12, and Griffin 8
Most challenging Public Works project you have been involved with: Adding a slurry system to our tandem trucks to cut chloride use
Most enjoyable Public Works project you have been involved with: Probably just everything in general. Knowing when you come into your city that you had a hand in making it this way and being proud of it.
Favorite Movie: Rad
Favorite Musical Artist/Group: Skid Row/Beach Boys
Favorite Restaurant: Raising Cane's
Favorite Vacation you’ve been on: Mazatlan
Hobbies/Extra-curricular activities: I enjoy spending time with family and friends, grilling and relaxing
At some point in my life, I would most like to: Go on a European vacation
Is there something about you that we would find surprising (e.g., are you a pilot, do you volunteer as a clown, are you a master gardener, etc.)? I enjoy things that make you think, puzzles, mysteries, treasure hunts, etc.