Mom and son posing for photo at the office
Greg Bockman and his mom Kathryn work together at AT&T.
  • Greg Bockman is the Senior Events Manager at AT&T.
  • His mom, Kathryn Bockman, is the company's Assistant Vice President of Accounting.
  • Greg said Kathy sometimes acts as his mentor and sometimes acts as his mom.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Greg Bockman, senior events manager at AT&T, and his mother Kathryn Bockman. It has been edited for length and clarity.