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What do you enjoy about Property Management?
Connecting people with great properties, and helping owners make the most of their investment!
Do you have pets?
Geordie is my parent's Westie. They travel a lot, so we are his 2nd home. We love our time with him, and have a reminder of his sweet face on our front porch for when he's not here... a painting I did of him peering out of an old window He's always with us!
Who makes you laugh?
It doesn't take much to make me laugh, but my three children ages18,16,and 12 really get me going. I'm very lucky to have their amazing personalities in my life. They say I laugh REALLY LOUD, but honestly, it's their fault!
Go to for cocktails at sunset?
I walk on over to the Montford Rooftop Bar!
What's the wildest thing you've ever done?
Scuba diving with sharks and then surfacing through a school of barracuda at blue corner in Palau, Federated States of Micronesia with my husband Ben.
Where in the world have you been?
That would be a long list! My travels started as a Rotary exchange student in Finland for my senior year of high school many moons ago.
Favorite quote
“Always be kind, for everyone is fighting a hard battle” –Plato
Favorite memory
Skydiving with my closest family and friends last summer
Favorite way to relax
Soaking up the sun on the beaches of Avalon, New Jersey
Favorite Charlottesville restaurant
The Local, their gnocchi is the best!
Little known fact
I’m the second of six children, with two brothers and three sisters
Guilty Pleasure
Chocolate chip cookies and a tall glass of milk
Favorite Destination?
Jackson Hole, Wyoming in February
Any Pets?
I have a husky named Molly and two cats named Littles and Pete.
Top quick getaway:
White Oak Falls in Madison, Virginia.
Hobbies:
Snowboarding, hiking, hunting, fishing, kayaking, and spontaneous travel.
How did I get involved with property management?
I graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in Residential Property Management. Go Hokies!
Where do I enjoy volunteering?
I have been a firefighter for more than 10 years, and stay involved with wild land conservation.
Favorite Sport?
Baseball. I grew up playing summer and fall leagues and a kid. My dad was a coach in Northern VA for other teams and played softball as an adult.
Bucket list vacation destination?
Greece. I have never traveled across the sea and I have always thought Greece's vast opportunities would be a once in a lifetime trip.
What do you do when you're not at work?
I enjoy anything outdoors. I am an avid hunting and fisherman. I often go camping and boating when the job allows as well.
Favorite part of your job?
Fixing complex problems. Its a very satisfying to knock out a difficult problem!
Where are you from?
I was born in Arlington, VA but I have lived in Charlottesville for around 30 years. This place has a great magnetic feel about it and allows for endless possibilities!
Favorite Season(s)?
I love Spring and Fall. Spring because everything is starting to bloom and the mornings are cool and crisp. Fall for the winter sports and cooler temps. VA humidity is my Kryptonite !
How did you get involved with property management?
I wrote a paper on the housing market in college, and a fellow classmate ended up referring me to an internship at Nest. You never know when a college assignment might lead to a career!
Favorite activities?
Hiking and biking through the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, cooking up something delicious, kayaking on a river or placid lake, snowboarding when our Virginia winters choose to provide, and going on spontaneous adventures.
Favorite movie genre?
I love a good rom-com.
One bucket list item?
I’ve always wanted to try my hand at windsurfing.
Most beautiful place you’ve visited?
The Cliffs of Moher, Ireland. Inconceivable!
If you could have one mediocre super power, what would it be?
To be able to instantly transform into anyone’s mother with a disappointed look for 5 seconds.
Favorite weekend activity?
Hiking with his Bull Mastiff, Amorie.
When you're not working, where can we find you?
A local fishing bank.
Favorite Hobby?
I am an outdoor enthusiast and enjoy hunting & fishing!
What food can you just not live with out?
Steak, of course!
Favorite Team?
The Redskins
Favorite time of day?
Bed time of course, I work hard!
Best Vacation Location:
Charleston hands down.
Favorite Pastime:
You can find me fishing both inshore and offshore.
Biggest Pet Ever Owned:
Resident Giant Great Dane at 180 pounds.
In My Past Life:
Played college football as an offensive tackle.
Something Not Everyone Knows About Me:
Food, beer, and wine enthusiast.
Unique Fact:
One of the few remaining locals - attended Cornelius Elementary.
Favorite Way to Stay Active
Dancing and hiking!
Favorite Restaurant
Cucina 24...the seasonal menu always has something new to try.
Craziest job you've ever had
Zip line guiding! I loved helping people overcome their fears.
When You're Not Working
I love finding and refinishing furniture—especially mid-century modern pieces!
Favorite Book
Shantaram.
Places You've Lived
Ohio, Colorado, Hawaii, and North Carolina.
What's your favorite season?
Fall/Winter. Basically Oct-Dec. I love the holidays!
Favorite Movie Genre?
I LOVE horror movies! Except ones with clowns. I am terrified of clowns.
Coolest City you've visited?
New Orleans. I've been to Mardi Gras twice! Everyone should experience Mardi Gras at least once in their lifetime!
Favorite TV's shows?
The Office, American Horror Story and Game of Thrones.
WAHOO or HOKIE?
WAHOO! My Grandfather was the voice of the Cavaliers many years ago!
Favorite football team?
I am a loyal Redskins fan. But, more importantly, my fantasy team of course!
Local Hot Spot?
Wild Wing Cafe (making a fool of myself singing karaoke)
Dream Car?
Jeep Wrangler (I drive my dream car)
Dream Vacation?
Snowboarding in the Andes
First Job?
Making sandwiches at The Market when I was 14
Always Looking Forward To...
The next Jeep trail ride
Who Would You Play In a Move?
James Franco. Obviously....
Pet Lover?
Yes, I have a handsome 2-year old dog.
What are some of your favorite things to do?
Reading & taking long walks with my dog Logan.
What is your favorite season?
Summer of course!
What is your dream car?
Audi Spyder
#1 on your bucket list?
Going to see the Black Sand Beach in Hawaii
Favorite Subject in school?
Algebra
Places I want to go
New Zealand
Do you have any pets?
Yes, one dog named Ellie.
What are some of your favorite hobbies?
Skiing, fishing, water sports & hanging out with my awesome kids!
If I weren't working with Nest, I would be...
An entrepreneur!
What type of music do you like?
All types!
Dream Car?
Ford diesel crew raptor
Why property management?
I like to stay nimble and think on my feet. Not only is every day different, but seldom does your day go the way you draw it up in the morning. There are always surprises.
Where do you go to relax?
The beach - with a fishing pole. Or, the golf course.
Favorite trip?
After graduating college I went out west with two friends and lived in Big Sky Montana for the ski season.
What’s your favorite time of the day?
Bath and bedtime – my goal every day is to make it home in time for bath and bedtime.
Dog or Cat person?
Most definitely a dog person. I had that one perfect cat growing up and now, no others can compare. We have three dogs – Hucklebear, Hank & Hannah.
Favorite thing to watch (on TV or in person)?
Chicago Cubs Baseball. Go Cubs Go!
#1 on your bucket list
Learning to scuba dive
Favorite season in Charlottesville
Fall - I love the beautiful colors, the cool, frosty mornings, and the warmth of the Indian summer sun.
Guilty pleasure
Really good red wine
Favorite vacation
Paris with my Mom and Daughter
What do your friends say about you?
They say I'm strong, independent, loyal and fun. And chatty, real chatty.
Words to live by
She is clothed with strength and dignity, and laughs without fear of the future. - Proverbs 31:25
What is the scariest thing you have ever done?
Sky diving!
Always looking forward to?
The next adventure!
Something no one knows about you?
I write poetry....shhhh.
What is your first thought when you wake up in the morning?
What am I going to eat?
My idea of Heaven on earth....
Finding what you love and letting it kill you, for all things will kill you both slowly and quickly but it is much better to be killed by a lover.
Favorite Motto?
The title to my favorite song,
What is the best hike in this area?
St. Mary’s Falls
What’s your dream vacation or place you’d like to travel to?
New Zealand
What’s your favorite style of beer?
New England Style IPA
Favorite Season?
Fall
Favorite vacation spot?
Outer Banks or Seneca Rocks WVA
Favorite food?
Pizza!
What is your dream vacation?
Just one? I have so many! Returning to my family's roots in Germany, exploring India, adventuring through New Zealand, and visiting all the National Parks.
Places you have called home:
Columbus (Ohio), Grand Lake (Colorado), Pahoa (Hawaii),
You would be surprised by:
I am certified in Equine Massage and studied Wilderness Horsemanship in combination with my Sustainable Tourism degree.
What is your favorite book?
Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts
What is my side hustle?
Buying and selling mid-century modern furniture on my Etsy site.
Favorite Asheville restaurants:
Cucina 24, Homegrown, Rosabees, Liberty House Cafe
Do you have any pets?
Yes, two beagles named Forest & Willie
What are your hobbies?
Hunting, fishing, kayaking, shooting, swimming and hiking.
What is your favorite place that you have traveled to?
Colorado. I hiked Pikes Peak!
What is your favorite type of music?
Country & Rock
Where would you like to travel to next?
The Caribbean
If you weren't our Projects Manager, what type of work would you be doing?
I'd be a fishing or kayak guide
Always looking forward to...
A day of pure relaxation by the sea.
First car?
A Volkswagen Beetle named June!
Favorite food?
Anything pasta is the best!
What is your favorite season?
Spring! Everything is in bloom, colorful and absolutely stunning!
Favorite insprational quote?
You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have – Maya Angelou
When you are not in the office what are you up to?
Interior Decorating, Home Improvement and DIY. Anything to brighten up a space I’m in!
Where are you from?
Third Generation New York Italian
Where have you traveled?
I have traveled across North America, Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, and Central America. Asia is the next trip!
Favorite meal to cook?
I love cooking quality steak over an open fire grill.
Do you have any pets?
I have a dog and two cats.
Do you have any siblings?
have three other siblings. An eldest brother, an identical twin, and a younger sister.
What inspires you?
I will always be inspired and driven by the future potential of my family.
What is your youngest daughter's name?
infinity
Why Property Management?
I like a fast paced, high energy job. I enjoy helping people find housing in our challenging rental market, and love managing perfect homes for vacation stays!
Bucket list vacation wish?
Bali and an African Safari
Greatest Accomplishment?
Definitely raising my son, Cameron
The perfect Saturday?
A walk with my dogs, a hard workout at Crossfit Asheville, and hanging out in our charming and eclectic downtown!
Three women you admire for their advocacy?
My mom, Amal Clooney and Michelle Obama
Favorite Quote.
“Laughter is life’s champagne”. -unknown
Things you don’t know about Michelle.
I’ve bungee jumped. Twice!
Best memory from childhood?
Skiing Mt. Baker with my dad, brother and sister. Epic snow.
Next trip on your bucket list?
Australia and New Zealand
If you weren’t in property management you'd be?
A meteorologist. I’m in awe of Mother Nature!
Favorite pro teams?
Seattle Seahawks, Seattle Mariners and Anaheim Ducks (hockey).
If I wasn't a property manager I would be...
Beyonce
Favorite Food?
French Fries!
Favorite Quote?
Be Patient with people, be Impatient with progress.
First Ride?
A gorgeous 1994 purple Mustang.
If I wasn't in Property Management I would be...
A Wedding Planner!
What's your Starbucks order?
Venti Peppermint Soy Latte - It’s like Christmas in a cup!
Favorite Local eatery?
Mas Tapas
Where would you like to travel to next?
Somewhere in Latin America!
What's your favorite TV show?
Archer
Do you have any siblings?
Yes! I have an identical twin brother & a younger sister.
Favorite food?
Pizza or anything Italian!
What was your first car?
A super sweet Toyota Corolla
Favorite Sport?
Basketball
Favorite Season?
Spring/Summer
Favorite Quote?
Luke 10:27 “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your strength, and all your mind. And, Love your neighbor as yourself.”
When you are not working hard at Nest what are you up to?
I am most definitely fishing!
Are you a dog person or a cat person?
Dog person...for sure.
Do you have any pets?
I have a min-pin names Bruiser & a German Shepherd names Roscoe
Favorite Season?
Winter
What is your favorite meal to cook?
White chicken chili....delicious!
Where are you from?
Charlottesville, VA
Where are you from?
Esmont
If you weren't in property management you would be?
A real estate agent
Favorite inspirational quote?
Ability is what you are capable of doing, motivation is what you do, and attitude determines how well you do it.
Always looking forward to...
Getting into the woods on a hiking trail!
Favorite part of your job?
Trying to find solutions to move forward.
Favorite Quote?
“You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today.” Abraham Lincoln
What do you like to do when you are not at work?
I enjoy biking, hiking and golf.
Where would you like to travel?
Australia, New Zealand and Hawaii
What are your favorite sports to watch?
College football, college basketball, tennis and golf
Always Looking Forward To...
Spending time with my beautiful wife, precious son and adorable beagle.
Favorite Food?
Endless amounts of Sushi
Best thing about Charlottesville?
The four seasons, though I'd always vote for a warmer winter!
Travel destination?
Any Caribbean beach
Go-to restaurant?
Zocalo
Favorite Sport?
Football
Favorite Food?
Chicken
One bucket list item?
Fly on an airplane
Bucket list item?
Take a trip is Ireland
Dream Car?
F350 Diesel
Favorite Pro Team
The Boston Red Sox & The NY Jets
Favorite Season?
Spring!
One bucket list item?
White water rafting
Dream Car?
A Jaguar!
If you weren't in property management you'd be?
A middle school history teacher & basketball coach
Dream Car?
1989 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
What do you do when you're not at work?
Coach my kids sports teams!
One bucket list item?
Travel to Greece!
Dunkin’ vs Starbucks?
Dunkin’ - every time!
Favorite season?
Spring!
Favorite Sport?
Basketball
Dream Car?
1975 Lincoln Continental with suicide doors.
Favorite meal to cook?
A juicy steak with a baked potato.
Favorite Sport?
Football
Favorite pro team?
NY Giants
Favorite meal to cook?
Chicken Parmesan
Always looking forward to...
Travelling
Favorite pro team?
Arsenal
If you weren't in property management you'd be?
Interior Designer
One bucket list item?
Go on a cruise!
What is your favorite part of your job?
Working with such an awesome team.
Favorite season?
Fall, I love the colors!
Favorite Season?
Fall- Love sweater weather and my birthday is in September!
What do you do when you're not at work?
Walk my dog, watch my boys play soccer, eat a big family brunch on Sunday :)
Favorite movie genre?
Rom-com, I am a sucker for Hallmark movies and even rope my husband into watching with me sometimes :)
Local hot spot?
Lampo, without a doubt!
Favorite Season?
I love autumn in Virginia, leaves changing & tailgating for JMU football!
Bucket list item?
18 holes at the home of golf, St. Andrews!
Favorite Sport?
Basketball
One bucket list item?
Visit the Seychelle Islands
Favorite Subjects in school?
Math and Science
Favorite part of your job?
My favorite part of my career is dealing with a wide range of people every day.
Favorite Sport?
VA Tech Football. Go HOKIES!
Favorite Season(s)?
All Seasons except Winter. I don't like the extreme cold weather.
Favorite Season?
Fall
Dream Car?
69 Fastback Mustang
If you weren’t in property management you'd be?
Custom Furniture
Favorite pastime?
Writing and composing music on my guitar
Favorite subject in school?
Literature
Favorite Inspirational Quote?
This too shall pass
What is your favorite part of the job?
My favorite part is helping people find a home!
What was your favorite subject in school?
I really enjoyed intro to engineering and computer science!
What is your dream car?
My dream car is a 1968 Shelby GT500
Favorite part of your job?
Helping people find homes~bringing owners and renters together
Where are you from?
West Palm Beach, FL
What do you do when you're not at work?
Love to read, spend time with the family and 2 four legged furry pups.
Best thing about Charlottesville?
The warm weather - anything beats an Upstate winter!
Travel destination?
Anywhere with large ski mountains.
Go-to restaurant?
Tacos Gomez.
Dream Car?
Range Rover!
Always Looking Forward To...
Seeing my children!
Favorite Season?
Fall!
Favorite meal to cook?
Anything pasta
Favorite part of your job?
Building Relationships
Favorite Inspirational Quote?
Believe you can and you're halfway there. ~ Theodore Roosevelt
Favorite Season?
Summer
Favorite Move Genre?
RomComs
If You Weren’t In Property Management You'd Be?
A Criminal Investigator