Art Kagel discovered UNIX systems in 1982 and Informix Relational Database products in 1983. He has used Informix on various UNIX systems ever since. Art is currently a Principal Database Consultant with Advanced DataTools Corp., is a recipient of the International Informix Users Group (IIUG) Directors' Award, and has been named an IBM Information Champion several years running. He is a strong proponent for and expert in the use of IBM Informix Dynamic Server. He is a blogger and a frequent contributor to the IIUG SIG Forums.