I am a hardworking mother of five wonderful grown children. I am a Nana to four, soon to be five amazing grand kids , and a wife to my best friend and husband Chris. I am a servant leader for my team, company and referral partners. I love to work hard and play hard and I enjoy everything outdoors. I enjoy taking on new challenges and having the opportunity to give back to the community . I was blessed to have been raised by my grandmother after the tragic loss of my mother. My grandmother ran several businesses and owned several investment properties, which growing up around a strong female figure, and a variety of different types of businesses including real estate, helped to mold me into the business leader I am today. I learned to respect multiple generations and I appreciate and know the value of small businesses and their owners. I’ve also had the privilege of serving my country in the Armed Forces as well .
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
We have five children to include three girls and two boys and a set of twins ,and four grandchildren with one more on the way. I also have two dogs and an outside cat.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I am currently the Arkansas Area Sales Manager for Flat Branch Home Loans, I’ve been in financial lending between Mortgage and Automotive finance for over 25 years . Prior to that I served in the United States Army Reserves . I love being a part of one of the biggest life decisions a person will make and having the ability to help people achieve the American Dream of Homeownership
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Napoli’s Italian Restaurant, The Sushi House on 14th St
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
I moved to Northwest Arkansas in Oct 2013 and I’ve been working and living here ever since then.
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Jon Jouvenaux
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Juneau Alaska, My husband and I got married there on top of Mendenhall Glacier and we’ve wanted to go back ever since then
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Sweet Home Alabama , Big Bang Theory
Q: What advice would you give to people?
He who angers you controls you! Don’t get caught up in the little things but spend the one thing you can’t get back which is time doing what you love and surround yourself with people that inspire you.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
Cage swim with Great White Sharks
Q: What is your go to band when you cant decide what to listen to?
Journey
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Mr. B’s
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?
President Reagan, I have a lot of space program military questions , and Napoli’s Restaurant
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
The Daisy BB Gun Museum , I grew up as a country girl shooting one!
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Continuing to help families in my local communities to achieve their homeownership goals, and assist with local business growth and charitable organizations. I also see myself traveling and enjoying our expanding family.
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I’ve lived in Panama City, Panama next to the Panama Canal
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Bryce Canyon National Park
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
October, Halloween, New Years Day you get a new set of 365 days for challenges
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
80’s music
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My grandmother
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Lavender, Hot Black Tea
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Sanctuary, Family, memories
