I was born and raised in Naperville and currently lived there. I am a graduate of Saint Mary’s College and Thunderbird School of Global Management. I am the Store Manager at J.McLaughlin Hinsdale. I am a former Board Director of the Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce. I continue to serve on the Chamber Marketing Committee.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
My mother lives in Naperville and I have one sister and a niece and nephew who live in Plainfield.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
Prior to J.McLaughlin I was a Store Manager with Coach.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Fullers
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
I’ve worked in Hinsdale for 5 years.
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Drink and eat my way through Italy.
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Schitt’s Creek
Q: What advice would you give to people?
You have survived 100% of your worst days. Keep going.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
Skydiving
Q: What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
Fleetwood Mac
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Phillip’s Flowers
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?
Jason Bateman. I found him witty and hilarious. Fuller’s
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
Pride in Community
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
On the beach.
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I lived in Korea after college graduation.
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Boracay, Phillipines
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
June.
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
My toes in the sand
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My niece
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
The ocean. Lavendar.
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Family. Love. Comfort.