Purchasing
MICHAEL MCNETT
Chief Information Officer
Accomplishments
I’ve celebrated over 20 years of marriage with my incredible wife. Together we have raised two awesome children. My oldest has a career in emergency services and my youngest is off to college. I’ve had the honor of being part of Team Mid-States for nine years. I’m truly blessed to be able to work with such amazing people.
Off the Clock
I like to plan crazy adventures full of Type II fun. We’ve ended up in some awesome places like the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, The Prince of Whales Hotel, or the mayor’s house in Han Sur Neid, France. I’ve also slept in a farmer’s field, sandbars on the Wisconsin River, and an off-grid cabin in Alaska. There is no better way to feel alive than going into the cold, dark wilderness during the winter to camp under a tarp while your friends fight over how to make fire.
Secret Life
I won an Apple Pie Contest seven years ago. They haven’t had the contest since, so I’m the Reigning Apple Pie Contest Champion for the past seven years.
Here is an alfredo sauce recipe that may change your life. Step 1. Whisk together over medium heat: 4 tablespoons of butter, 3 tablespoons of flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, and ½ teaspoon of pepper. Step 2. Pour in 2 cups of milk. Whisk. Don’t stop whisking. Step 3. Add ½ cup of parmesan cheese. Then, add some more parmesan cheese because you are from WI and ½ cup isn’t enough. Don’t stop whisking. Step 4. When it thickens up, pour over some noodles. Step 5. Eat way too much because it’s the best thing you’ve ever had.
I devote a lot of my time outside of work as President of my local squirrel observation group. As the only active member I have yet to observe any squirrels ☹.
I delivered pizzas when I was in college, so if my wife complains about my driving I remind her that I used to be a professional.
I’m a big fan of the Oxford Comma.
I type two spaces after a period. Haters gonna hate.
LINDSEY PFEIFER
Purchasing Lead
Accomplishments
My biggest accomplishment would be finishing my bachelor’s degree in the middle of a pandemic. At the end of 2020, I decided that it was the best time to finish up the few classes I had left. I enrolled at Lakeland University and in August 2022, after tears and many long nights, I realized my dream of finishing my degree.
Extracurricular
My extracurricular involvement generally revolves around my children’s activities. I am a rabbit project leader for my daughter’s 4H club. My son is in Cub Scouts and we participate and help that group as much as possible.
Off the Clock
Off the clock, I try and be as active as I can with my family. I enjoy running, hiking, camping, kayaking, basically anything outdoors. We are also busy with our two dogs and their activities. Daphne is a Cardigan Welsh Corgi and love to do FastCAT. Orion is a Poodle and is loving agility and is showing potential for dock diving.
Secret Life
I started karate about a year ago and have worked my way up to a yellow belt. It will be a long process, but I would eventually like to earn my black belt. I have also dabbled in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
TRISTON SCARPETTA
Purchasing Specialist
Accomplishments
My biggest accomplishment is being married to my best friend, my wife Donna. She is the most amazing person I have ever met and always pushes me to be better every single day. Being a father to my three amazing kids Merced, Jennifer, and Gia who always keep me busy, as well as up at night. Having a family brings so much joy I don’t believe anything else I ever do will top being a husband and father.
Extracurricular
My family is a member of a local Catholic church that always has events going on that we love to participate in on a regular basis. Outside of that, I also am the designated person to always be in last place in whatever fantasy football or other leagues I participate in. I also take pride in being undefeated in local Super Smash Bro’s tournaments. I may have only entered one, but who’s counting? Still undefeated.
Off the Clock
When I am at home, I find peace by jamming Black Sabbath extremely loud while working on computers in my garage. Other favorite bands of mine include Megadeath, Metallica, and Foo Fighters. I also love video games. Personal favorites are The Legend of Zelda series, as well as Metroid. Almost forgot to mention I am a diehard Chicago sports fan - Bears, Bulls, Blackhawks, and White Sox.
Secret Life
Baseball runs in my blood. My uncle is the NIC-10 all-time strikeout leader. He played major league ball for the Milwaukee Brewers for a short period of time. I have a lot of other family members scattered throughout the minor league system.