Just the Facts:
* Born and raised in Lansing Michigan.
* Attended 4 years of boarding school at Culver Girls Academy in Culver Indiana graduating in 1980.
* Attended Ferris State University (College) then. Graduated with an Associates Degree in Technical Illustration 1982.
* Got my first 'real job' working for Creative Universal as a technical illustrator (drawing car parts for GM-SPO).  
With the company for 7 years, leaving as Supervisor of the Illustration Division with 28 employees. 
* Decided to be my own boss....... and got married  (aren't they the same thing?)
* Began my own business; The Itinerate Framer, a mobile picture framing and art consulting business. Brought the framing store to the client. Managed many large corporate and private clients for 10 years.
* Late 30's Life Crisis.  Sold the Itinerate Framer.......Divorced
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Real Estate:
* All signs pointed to Real Estate..... I have been in the business since 2001.
* I love what I do and am very good at it.  See 'Raves'
* I have an ABR Designation (Accredited Buyers Representitive) since 2002
* Many years of "Staging" experience and a Certification to do so.
* Up to date with the ins and outs of Foreclosures and Short Sales. I take numerous classes yearly to be able to execute them.
* I have been with the same real estate firm since I began my career. Remerica Hometown One is a great office with wonderful support staff.
* Attend various conferences and MAR and NAR events across the country.

Other Odd Pieces of Information:
* I am the proud mother of a wonderful 16 year old son who is following in the family tradition and is currently attending Culver Military Academy.
* Divorced but happily involved.
* I am addicted to HGTV and all the home improvement shows.
* I love to re-hab houses and I am a Landlord. I practice what I preach.
* My sister is my best friend.