Employee Spotlight: Jorge Larriba

We are very excited to highlight one of our most valuable assets, our employees! Each month, get to know the HPC team in a fun, new way!

Name:  Jorge Larriba

Department: Dental

Title: Dental Coordinator

Primary work location: Olathe

How long have you worked at HPC?  

I have worked at HPC for one year.

How did you get into your field of work?

I always wanted to follow a career path that would allow me to help my community so I thought this would be a great place to get experience.

Do you speak any other languages? If yes, which ones?

My first language is Spanish. I hope in the future to learn a third language.

Do you have a favorite quote? If yes, what is it?

“A sound soul dwells within a sound mind and a sound body.”

What values are important to you?

The most important values to me are honesty and respect. Not only for others but for yourself too.

What is something about you that would surprise people?

I used to play the guitar and ukulele, but I always wanted to learn to play piano and bass. I also used to skate for fun, but I only learned one trick.

What is on your “bucket” list?

Gaining weight has been on my list for a while, but other than that I want to travel to Japan.

What is your favorite food?

I love seafood, especially ceviche.

What is your favorite movie?

“Pacific Rim” and “Speed Racer”

What is your favorite hobby?

Other than playing video games, I like to work on my car on the weekends.

Are you an animal lover?  If yes, how many pets do you have and what kind are they?

I grew up with my grandparents for a couple of years and they used to live on a farm, so I like animals. Currently we only have a small chihuahua and a cat.