My Story
I haven’t always been a realtor. Hear my story to get to know me a little better.
In 1972 my family moved to the great state of Idaho. We moved from the flatlands of Illinois 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, and then I was off to the University of Arizona.
I have 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 in 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 decided to attend University in Southern California and now that he has graduated in lives in the LA area– back to the beach.
Over the next 14 years I worked with my mother 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!
The year 2002 brought with it many changes, one of which was the opportunity for a career change ~ Real Estate! I have greatly enjoyed the past 11 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.