I grew up in Frederick, Maryland. I am the youngest of 4 kids – I have two older sisters and an older brother. My parents are both from upstate New York with family in the Northeast, so I spent time there growing up but loved living in Maryland. I played lacrosse in college and that is what brought me to the University of Michigan where I met my now fiancé, who played baseball at Michigan. We lived in Michigan for a few years after graduating but in October we moved to Wisconsin after my fiancé got a new job. He is from Merton, but we currently live in Pewaukee with our Golden Retriever, Griffey. I work in sales full time and coach the Mukwonago Girl’s Lacrosse Varsity team.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I am the youngest of 4 kids – my siblings and I are all very close. Growing up my dad was in banking and still is today. He now runs a bank in Western Maryland, Woodsboro bank. My mom stayed at home to raise 4 kids who were all involved in various extracurricular activities. She now works for a tech security company in Frederick, MD. Both of my sisters live in Maryland – one in Baltimore, married with two kids and my other sister lives in Frederick and is a high school Spanish and history teacher. My brother is in the Marine Corps and is currently stationed in Columbus, OH with his wife, son and soon to be second child.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I have always been in sales – I used to be in staffing and worked out of Detroit, but I currently work for an information services company, TalentNeuron formerly part of Gartner. My favorite part is that I work with companies all over the US and give them the data to make strategic decisions surrounding talent, office locations, diversity initiatives, etc. Coming from the staffing industry, I understand the talent landscape and the hyper-competitive environment that is today, so it is very gratifying to be able to equip companies with data to help make these decisions.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
To be honest, I have not been able to explore Mukwonago yet. I live in Pewaukee, and it seems that every time I am in Mukwonago, it is for something lacrosse related! I was given an Elegant Farmer pie and flew it home with me for Christmas. Suffice to say, I am not allowed to come home without one ever again!
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
7 months – just work in the community part time.
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
That is really hard to answer because everyone I have met has been wonderful, in particular the Muk Lacrosse board. They have really welcomed me into the community and have given me so many tools/resources to help make the girls lax program successful.
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Italy – it’s a place I have anyways wanted to visit. I want to see the beauty and eat ALL the yummy food.
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Favorite movie – Family Stone Favorite TV show – Schitt’s Creek
Q: What advice would you give to people?
My dad always says, “the only place success comes before work, is in the dictionary” and as I have grown up, that quote has proven to be true time and time again. Whether it’s about work, lacrosse, relationships, you name it – it’s always applicable.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
Travel to Europe – I would love to do a long trip and explore Europe. The hard thing would be to decide where to go because there is so much to see!
Q: What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
James Taylor – he is my all-time favorite!
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
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Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
I would have lunch with Tom Brady. I have always been a fan of his and when I decided to go to Michigan, it increased my obsession. I am not sure where I would eat locally for lunch – looks like I need to explore the Mukwonago restaurant scene a bit!
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
My favorite thing is the true sense of togetherness and pride that Mukwonago has. I have never felt so welcomed before. Everyone is always offering a helping-hand and it amazes me just how nice everyone is!
Q: What have you done to make Mukwonago a better place?
I do not really think I have done anything just yet; however, I aim to grow the girl’s lacrosse presence and build my current and future teams to be great lacrosse players, but also really great young women.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
I really hope to be living in the Mukwonago community by then – I see myself still being with Mukwonago lacrosse and to have their program being one of the best in the state!
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
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Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
I am biased when I say this but for me it is Skaneateles, NY. I have been going every year for as long as I can remember. It really is my happy place!
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
Favorite Month – September Favorite holiday – Thanksgiving Best single day on the calendar – Fourth of July
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Warmth in Wisconsin!!!!!!!!!!
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
I have been blessed to have many great mentors in my life, so this question is a tough one for me, but my dad for sure. He has such an intense work ethic, and he never stops learning. I hope that as I continue in my professional career, I can embrace and adopt my dad’s work ethic.
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Freshly cut grass
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Family, community, pride
