My family has lived in the great state of Idaho for since 1972 when we moved from the Midwest to Sun Valley, ID. Talk about culture shock, not to mention climate! I had the opportunity to head back to Michigan in the late 70's to attend Kingswood School Cranbrook, then of to the University of Arizona.
I've always enjoyed cooking and baking and ended up at The Culinary Institute Of America in Hyde Park, NY where I graduated in 1983 as a chef. Upon graduating I headed off to sunny southern California where I worked at numerous restaurants and hotels including the Ritz Carlton, Laguna Niguel.
Finally time to grow up and get off the beach so I headed back to Idaho. Boise this time as I could think of no better place to raise my son. Ironically after 18 great years in Boise my son is at Chapman University (Dodge School of Film) in Southern California - back to the beach!
I spent the next 14 years in the family business, Central Park, a woman's boutique in downtown Boise. I also ran a wedding cake business, Edible Art. A high point as a cake decorator was being chosen as a finalist in the 'Tattinger Champagne Search for the Ultimate Wedding Cake' (NYC 1993). Alas I didn't win but what an experience.
2002 brought with it many changes, one of which was the opportunity for a career change ~ Real Estate! I have greatly enjoyed the past 7 years and the many different challenges each transaction brings. While the challenges are wonderful, it's the relationships and life long friendships that have developed that I cherish the most.
I enjoy the opportunity to continue educating myself and in turn better serve my clients. I earned an ABR (Accredited Buyers Representative) designation several years ago and completed my GRI (Graduate Real Estate Institute) the spring of 2007. In the fall of 2009 I passed the Idaho State and National Brokers exams to become an Associate Broker at Prudential Jensen Real Estate. Hum...what next....
I am member of the National Association of Realtors, Idaho Association of Realtors, Ada County Association of Realtors, a Circle of Excellence recipient for outstanding sales volume, and Prudential Leading Edge award winner. Often called upon to voice my profession opinion, most recently regarding current market trends for The Idaho Statesman.
My other passion is advocating for the rights of neglected and abused children as they make their way through the foster care and court systems as a CASA volunteer (court appointed special advocate - guardian ad litem). If anyone is interested in making a difference in the lives of children this is a great volunteer opportunity - give me a call I'd love to tell you more about it.
If you are looking for a knowledgeable, experienced, educated top producer please contact me.
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