Occupation
Painting Contractor

Simple Pleasures
Tennis on a warm sunny day, taking a long bike ride, planning a vacation, laughing with my daughters, enjoying a good meal, spending time with my boyfriend, Murray.

Favorite Escape
Spending a day at the spa with girlfriends is such a treat. We start the day off with a workout in the gym, followed by a yoga or stretch class. We change into our bathing suits and head poolside for lunch and a little sun. After a Jacuzzi, sauna, and steam, we indulge in our favorite body treatments such as a massage, facial, or body wrap. It's a true escape that leaves me feeling healthy, pampered, and rejuvenated.

Top 3 Goals Right Now
1. To help guide my two daughters (20-year-old Dana and 18-year-old Carly)
through their college years and young adulthood.
2. To increase my knowledge and maintain focus in building my painting business so that I can ensure continued growth and success.
3. To find and maintain balance between business, family, friends, and self.

Favorite DHC Products
My favorite product is Mild Soap. I love how it leaves my skin feeling clean and smooth but not tight. Another great product is Hydrating Nighttime Moisture. I use it in the morning and at night to soothe and hydrate my skin. Antiox C and Tocophero E Cream make my skin feel strong and look radiant without being heavy. I use Facial Scrub once a week. I love how smooth my skin is afterward. I use Velvet Skin Coat for smoother makeup that lasts all day. Hair Treatment is great for my color-treated, sun-bleached hair. As I am outdoors a lot and wash my hair daily due to gym workouts, Hair Treatment is one of my favorites; my hair has never looked so good. So far, I have loved every DHC product I have tried.

My biggest inspiration was my husband, Craig, who passed away after a four-year battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). During his illness he taught me what courage and character really are. He loved Dana, Carly, and me more than anything. He made sure we were taken care of during his illness and prepared us emotionally for the inevitable. It was a most difficult task given the depth of his love. He was unselfish. He managed to bring out the best in all of us. While dealing with his impending death, unable to talk or move, he worked with me daily, preparing me to take over the family painting business to ensure that I would be able to take care of our daughters and myself. The process of his death was an amazing experience. It was painful, but it was also inspiring to all of us who knew Craig. It helped me to learn all that I was capable of and changed the way I live my life on a daily basis—it helped me to face my fears. I now look forward to new and challenging experiences and hope that I am an inspiration to my daughters.