I grew up in the power and automation industry (ABB Inc, now Hitachi Energy), selling engineered systems and solutions to original equipment manufacturers for applications all over the world. I took the reigns of an early career rotational program and spent the next seven years recruiting and developing talent. That's where I fell in love with the early career and university space. It's such a unique opportunity to help young professionals find their path and watch them bloom! After ABB, I managed a bi-coastal team of program managers at Proterra, living the fast-paced life of a startup business. After managing our family-owned barbershop through the pandemic, I was thrilled to find a new home at Furman where I can bring my "corporate America" background to positively impact the experiences of our students.

Married to Ken, my partner in crime for 22 years spanning 4 states, 4 dogs and a couple of cats. I enjoy college football, cooking, travel, and every last minute I can spend with our two nearly grown kids, Parker (Clemson IE) and Macie (USC Marketing). Die-hard golden retriever fan with a deep appreciation for all things canine!

Education

• MBA, Georgia State University
• BS, Industrial Engineering, University of Illinois