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Robert Johnstone » Account Supervisor

Interviewed By: Peter H. Nalen

Title:
Sr. Account Supervisor

Brands Influenced:
Zegerid, Perforomist, Glumetza, Somatuline Depot, Ontak, Targretin, Cesamet

Education:
Penn State

Hobbies:
Traveling, music, and Penn State football

Favorite Quote:
“I like turtles.” – Zombie Jonathan

Favorite Websites/Online Properties:
YouTube and Wikipedia; I could get lost in Wikipedia for hours.

What’s your favorite iPhone app?
That’s tough to say—I’ve been using Shazam a lot lately. I tend to fall in love with a new app every day.

What’s your favorite color?
Black

What’s the best part of your day?
Hearing or seeing something that really makes me laugh.

You went to Penn State and are an extremely loyal alumni; how Is being at compass like attending Penn State?
At Compass, like Penn State, I’m surrounded by really bright people that know how to laugh and have a good time. There’s a lot of team spirit.

What’s the best part about working at Compass?
The environment is supportive and pushes everyone to do their best work, innovate, think harder and better, and do more than you thought you could. We don’t accept “good” here; we always push for great.

Just Like Joe Pa at Penn State?
Exactly.

Okay, so what’s the worst part about working at Compass?
The commute. I’m not a fan of the commute from Philly.

Even after the move? (30 minutes closer to Philly)
Yeah, it’s still not next door.

If you could be anyone or do anything, what would it be?
Musician by day, inventor by night.