• Born in Chicago, where she owned a gift and accessories store on Michigan Avenue. Her Aunt Grace owned a restaurant and her grandmother, a hotel in Michigan.

• Started Chicago’s first singing telegram company.

• Met husband at a lakefront bar… “I had the cottage; he had the boat.”

• Mother of teenage daughter, Kate, and college-age son, “RJ”.

• Lived in Melbourne, Australia, for three years with her family...during that time they traveled Australia and the world extensively.

• Power walks in Central Park every morning before coming to office.

• Style and design are second nature - interior decorating is her treasured hobby.

• Entertains with sit-down dinners and holiday buffets where her mashed potatoes (Aunt Grace’s) rival NYC’s best comfort food.

• Loves exploring NYC museum and restaurant scene.

• Passion is travel...always ready for the next adventure...NY Times Travel section is her favorite weekend read.