I am a native 'midwesterner' and have lived in the Chicago area since the age of six. In 1994 I relocated to San Francisco, and spent five wonderful years in the 'City by the Bay', making many close friends and enjoying the beauty of Northern California. Unlike the song, however, I found that I had 'Left my Heart' in Chicago, and moved back here in 1999.
My professional experience includes nearly 20 years in the Telecommunications and Credit Services industries. My responsibilities included Project Management, Process Management, Customer Service, and Corporate Systems Training and Training Development. I graduated 'Cum Laude' from Illinois State University, earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance and an Economics minor. I am also a charter member of the Illinois State University chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma, which is the highest academic recognition available to business students.
I am a member of the Lincoln Square Chamber of Commerce, the Sauganash Chamber of Commerce, and serve on the Board of Directors of the Sauganash Community Association. I also participate in the Chicago Police Department's 17th District CAPS program. My diverse business background, familiarity with technology, attention to detail, and client focus have served me well in my transition to the Real Estate industry.
On a more personal note, while I was in California I became aware of the plight of retired racing greyhound dogs. I have always been a dog lover, and was horrified to learn that literally hundreds of thousands of greyhounds have been put to death by the greyhound racing industry over the years. I became involved with greyhound rescue organizations and had the opportunity to adopt a greyhound of my own, Chloe, who moved with me to Chicago. I lost Chloe in 2006 but have since adopted a male and female greyhound, Kevin and True (take a look at their photos under the 'Greyhound Stories' link on the main page of my site). Since greyhound rescue and awareness is an issue that is very important to me, I am proud to donate a portion of my commission from each Real Estate transaction to local and national greyhound rescue organizations.
