Hometown: Iceland Doesn't Just Have Volcanos

By Meredith Hornsby Thursday, May 27, 2010

It was our pleasure to have Aevar Agnarsson and Dan Murphy from Icelandic USA in our studios. Not only did they bring us plump shrimp to satisfy our morning appetites, but surprised us with jars of ash from Eyjafjallajokull.

Aevar Agnarsson

Name:

Business: Icelandic USA, Inc

Location: 190 Enterprise Drive, Newport News

Website: www.icelandic.com

How long have you run your business? Icelandic USA has been in the US since 1947. Aevar: This is my 13th year in Newport News. I have been the CEO since 2005 and was previously the Vice President of Operations. Dan: I have been with the company for 15 years.

How did you get into your business? Aevar: I was born and raised in a small fishing village in Iceland where my father was a fisherman and my mother worked at the fish plant. I started at the plant when I was 12 and have done everything from commercial fishing to running this great company.

Dan Murphy

What is something most people don't know about you? Aevar: I am a better golfer than Dan even though he has played for 40 years and I just started at age 40! Dan: I do not own a piece of jewelry. I also have never drank a cup of coffee or tea.

What's going on? On June 19th at 7p.m., we are having our first Icelandic Seafood Fest 8K run. An incredible seafood dinner will be served post race, compliments of Bonefish Grill in Newport News. Visit www.Icelandic8Krun.com for more information. Check out the wydaily SAVE 30 store for a discount on the race entry fee.

To hear Aevar and Dan's Hometown interview click here.