Tell us about yourself
I grew up in Waukesha and graduated from South High School when it was the only public high school in Waukesha. I attended Bryant & Stratton Business College for a year and worked in the offices of two physicians in Milwaukee. I was fortunate to be a stay-at-home mom to three children. When I was offered the opportunity, I worked part-time for a cleaning company doing payroll preparation and other office tasks. I started at First Church as part-time Administrative Assistant; I have been Office Manager for 10+ years.

My grandparents and parents were members of First Church. (Ask me about the Sunday School rooms on the third floor.) When Chapel Hill was organized, my parents moved their membership there. In high school, I came back to First Church with my grandparents.

What do you do as Office Manager?
With the help of volunteers, I make sure the bulletins and announcements get printed each week, publish a newsletter once a month, maintain two databases, order office supplies, and try to keep some order in the office.

What is the best part of your job?
The variety of each day. Work is only a phone call or e-mail away.

Do you have any collections?
Cookbooks and apples.

If you could be doing anything right now, what would it be?
Walking barefoot on a beach.

If you had a million dollars to spend today, what would you buy?
Lake property.

What is your favorite food?
Pasta, anything Italian.

What is the great invention(s) of the last 50 years?
Micowave, internet, and e-maill.

What's on your iPod?
Michael Bolton, Kenny Rogers, Elton John, Celine Dion, Kenny G. I have been lucky to have seen all of them live in concert.

Where was your last vacation?
Portland, Maine on the Harley (as a passenger!).