I am the Area Manager for First American Home Warranty. My territory covers all the way from Asheville through the Triad and extends to parts of the Triangle region.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I have three amazing kids that bring me so much joy in life. A son and twin daughters.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I’ve always had jobs in a sales capacity since the beginning. I waited tables throughout my college years, which is the best training for any career. I’ve dabbled in Real Estate, I was a manager for a staffing company in charge of new sales, and I now sell home warranties. I am in love with my current job because the Real Estate community is made of a lot of amazing people, and I get to help homeowners protect their most valuable assets.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
This is hard because there are so many to choose. I’ll go with Imperial Koi because their sushi is amazing.
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
I’ve been here since 1998, so 24 years.
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
I would love to go to Thailand’s Maya Ba.
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
I love any of the 1980’s brat pack films!
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Stay true to yourself, believe in yourself, and know that it’s OK if not everybody likes you.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
I’d like to take my three kids on a road trip across the US in an RV.
Q: What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
Fleetwood Mac or James Taylor
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?
Maya Angelou. She had amazing insight to human nature. A wise soul! We would meet outside on the patio at Green Valley Grill.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
Downtown Greensboro is fabulous! My kids and I go to Le Bauer Park all the time.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
At this point, I see myself taking many weekend trips to visit my kids in college! Actually, I see myself finally being able to relax a little in a condo at the beach.
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I am a closet introvert. People argue with me that I’m not, but I really do enjoy being by myself. I’d be happy sitting in a hammock reading all day and doing nothing else.
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
It’s a toss between The Abaco Islands and Lake Tahoe
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
Favorite month has to be January, since it’s my birth month. Christmas is my favorite holiday. Saturdays are my favorite days because I try to find adventures for my kids.
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Disney World is definitely a 10. It’s the most magical place in all the land.
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My work team and friends. I have such an amazing group of people that lift me up when I need it the most. I am very blessed.
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Gardenias and popcorn.
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Warmth, Family, Love
