I'm a Acquisition Specialist with over 12 years of experience. I grew up in Charleston, IL, and have lived in Johnson City, TN since the late 80s. I'm happily married with a family that includes three children and a granddaughter. My background includes 25+ years in the restaurant industry, where I learned to hone my leadership skills. I've also worked at Friendship Hyundai Johnson City, where I have added sales experience as well as overall knowledge of the automotive industry. My education includes time at Charleston High School, University High School (Johnson City), and East Tennessee State University. I've further developed my skills through certifications such as presentation skills (YUM Brands), food safety, and Joe Verde sales development, along with various human resource certificates. I've received multiple performance awards. In my free time, I enjoy sports (tennis, basketball, pickleball, softball) and discussing sports and comic books. I’m passionate about providing excellent customer service and pride myself on being fun and efficient. I've traveled to France, Switzerland, Sweden, Austria, and Italy. I enjoy traveling to new places and plan on doing a lot more.