Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
Mike and I have raised our girls, Brandi and Sharri, here in Mason. They have blessed us with 3 beautiful grandchildren: Issac, Avery. and Ivey.

Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I started cosmetology school in my 20’s and opened my first salon in my early 30’s, Creative Cuts. Mike and I leased a building downtown Mason and renovated it. That spot now is an organic market. Opened my 2nd salon 12 years later called Enstyle, Mike and I did the renovating for that also ourselves. 5 years ago we built a house and I am blessed to have a full salon attached to it. I work part time now. This is a dream come true as I’m getting ready for the retirement years. I have a faithful following, for that I am blessed. I am a creative person, so hair styling is so much fun.

Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
The Vault & Klavon’s.

Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
All of my life!

Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Margaret Ross, the owner of Margert Ross Jewelry Design Studio.

Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
France – because I’d love to check out their cooking schools.

Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
My favorite movie is “It’s a Wonderful Life” and my favorite TV show is “Barefoot Contessa.”

Q: What advice would you give to people?
Forgive and forget.

Q: What is something on your bucket list?
To travel more.

Q: Who is your “go-to” band when you can’t decide what music you want to hear?
Amy Winehouse or Nora Jones.

Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Keans!

Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Maria Yankoski, a forever client and German war bride who raised her family here in Mason. She and her husband had an upholstery business in Mason. She was a big influence in my life. If she were still alive I would take her to Klavon’s for lunch, as I’m sure she would be amazed.

Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
I love the down-home feeling of Mason, it’s super-cute and clean.

Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Right where I am right now!

Q: What is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I am from a very blended family, which has a lot of twists and turns. I feel I have held the family together.

Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
The Alps in Germany.

Q: Favorite month? Favorite holiday? Best single day on the calendar?
June. Thanksgiving. November 19 (our wedding day).

Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Cooking in the kitchen, drinking wine, listening to Nora Jones.

Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My husband, Mike, even after 42 years.

Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Apple pie and the smell of spring.

Q: Who would you like to see nominated for The Faces of Ingham County?
Margaret Ross.

Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Peace. Comfort. Security.