Spotlight: Glenn Armbruster

Every month we focus on an outstanding staff member of the BCM Family. This month, it’s Glenn Armbruster with the Office of Information Technology.

Do you know of a Baylor staff member who exemplifies our values of Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Teamwork and Excellence (RIITE)? Nominate him or her to be featured in Spotlight by emailing Dana Benson at benson@bcm.edu.

Glenn Armbruster

Glenn Armbruster

Name: Glenn Armbruster

Title: Messaging and Collaboration Architect

Department: Office of Information Technology

How long have you been at BCM? 8 years

What’s your favorite thing about working at BCM? The people. Lots of great minds in IT. I’ve made a lot of friends over the past 8 years.

Where were you born? St. Louis, Mo.

What is your favorite kind of food? Spicy!

What is your favorite restaurant in Houston, and at that restaurant your favorite dish? Killen’s STQ (really any of Killen’s restaurants). The Smoked Bone Marrow & Tuna Tartare is amazing!!!

What’s on your music playlist? It changes pretty frequently. Currently it’s Elton John’s greatest hits (the concert was amazing!)

What is your dream vacation? Hawaii. I’ve been twice, but have never left the airport. Next time I go, I hope to change that.

What is your favorite TV show? All time – “Breaking Bad”

Complete this sentence: Most people wouldn’t know that I … have a bullet wound in my left thigh. I was too trusting of my older brother when I was in the third grade.

What are some of your personal hobbies? I love winning concert tickets on the radio (and going to concerts)!

Last book you read? “Powershell in a Month of Lunches” (Very compelling)

Last movie you saw? “The Grinch”

Any kids? Pets? One son, one stepson and one stepdaughter. Also have a small zoo (three dogs and one Hurricane Harvey rescue cat)

Favorite food on campus? I bring my lunch every day. Favorite food would have to be holiday party food.

Favorite BCM/Medical Center hangout? Walking the hallways at McGovern.