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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Thomas Rocha

Oregon Born has been incredibly blessed with the most amazing group of brand ambassadors. Periodically we will be featuring Q & A posts with Oregon Born Ambassadors that will allow you to get to know them a little better.

This is the fourth post in our Ambassador series.

 

What is your name?
Thomas Rocha

Do you have any nicknames?
No

Where were you born?
I was born in Salem, Oregon but I grew up in Dallas, Oregon.


When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
When I was young I was always playing sports year round! And I feel like any kid that plays sports wants to play as a pro athlete so I’m sure that’s what I was set on as a kid.

Why did you want to become an Oregon Born ambassador?
I love the idea of this clothing brand based around my beautiful home state of Oregon! Not to mention the owners of the company are such great genuine people!

What is your favorite part about being an Oregon Born ambassador?
Definitely just getting to be a small part of this awesome company that like to include Oregon's beauty!


What is your favorite thing about Oregon?
I love the diverse land and weather that Oregon provides from its mountain to it’s coast with all the trees in between it is so beautiful!

What is your favorite food?
I would definitely have to say any kind of pasta I could eat that everyday!

What is your favorite hobby?
I love to hike and take pictures pretty much anything you can do outside! I enjoy taking advantage of the sun when it does come out here in Oregon!


What is your favorite travel destination?
I think it would be so awesome to go to Bali! I am trying to plan a trip to travel there within the next couple of years!

What kind of pets do you have, if any? What are their names?
I don’t have any animals yet! I do what a mini Australia shepherd!

What causes are you passionate about?
Anything that helps support the under privileged youth!


Do you volunteer? If so, where?
I don’t have any specific places I volunteer, but in high school I was in a volunteering group! And at my job they provide lots of opportunities to volunteer and give back to the community!


What is an interesting fact about you?
I lived in Michigan for 5 months this last year doing direct sales!

What accomplishment are you most proud of?
I think how much I have traveled around the country is something I’m proud of right now while just being 20 years old!

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Honestly not 100% sure right now but I am maybe to pursue a career in lineman’s work! But life is crazy so I am not sure where I’ll be!


Favorite book?
How to Win Friends and Influence People bye Dale Carnegie

Favorite song?
"What you see is what you get" by Luke Combs

Favorite movie?
Avengers Civil War

And lastly, what was your favorite TV show when you were 5 years old. And what is your favorite TV show today?
I loved SpongeBob as a kid I don’t really remember what age and I could watch The Office everyday if it was still on Netflix!