You won't hear Eric Silverberg complain about Tucson's 100-plus degree days.
He loves them.
Silverberg moved to Tucson in September 2005 to take a job as deputy court administrator for Pima County Superior Court.
He moved here from Dallas, but he was born and raised in the Boston area and spent many years in Florida.
The 50-year-old administrator graduated from Concord Carlisle Regional High School in Concord, Mass. He obtained his bachelor's degree in business from the University of Florida along with a master's degree in judicial administration and political science. He also holds a master's degree in computer resources and information management from Webster University.
"People say 'It's so hot here,' but they've never been to Lakeland, Florida, when it's 102 degrees and 80 percent humidity," Silverberg said. "If you've ever been to a place like that, Tucson is never too hot."
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A quick Q&A with him:
What do you miss most about Boston?
"The seafood, the Red Sox and, of course, the world championship team, the Celtics. … Boston is unparalleled in many ways, but I don't miss the terrible weather and the high cost of living."
What is the best thing about Tucson?
"There are a lot of nice folks in Tucson. They are very cordial here and they are very goal-oriented. They all like to work together to get things done. The people in Boston are not that friendly. I don't know why. Maybe they're just busier, but they are definitely more reserved."
Please explain what you mean about Tucson people being "goal-oriented."
"The people here are very open. They are open to new ideas. 'We can do this and we can try that.' If you travel around, you'll find that attitude is not universal."
Do you ever miss Florida?
"Not particularly. I liked it fine, but it was getting crowded and more expensive. I'm not a big ocean person. I'm more of a mountain person. I was hiking in the Chiricahuas last weekend and there's nothing like that in Florida."
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