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Suzanne Aydlett

Chief Relationship Officer
SERVPRO of Little Rock

I began my career in public accounting, gaining a strong business foundation. After more than a decade in accounting, I joined SERVPRO of Little Rock, starting in operations to learn our business from the ground up. Today, as chief relationship officer, I combine my passion for people with building our brand through community outreach.

PRESSING QUESTIONS

Best advice I ever received

Own who you are. The right people and opportunities will meet you there.

How I knew this was my passion

When I realized I could build something meaningful as a family while serving others in our community.

Biggest challenges in my career

I realized being in the wrong seat can make every day feel like a challenge. I learned the right role changes everything and every day felt more natural.

Best career moment so far

Watching our company grow while never sacrificing our core values.

A skill I never expected to need in this field

I once saw my talkative nature as a weakness. In my current role, communication and relationship-building have become strengths.

The one thing I wish people knew about my field

Restoring someone’s home or business is about trust, empathy and urgency. On one of your worst days, we want our customers to know we’ve got you.

What I learned from my first job

Financial statement understanding and work ethic. Public accounting isn’t for the weak.

Nonprofit I wish more people knew about

Catholic Charities of Arkansas does incredible work for our community, helping people regardless of denomination.

What keeps me coming back to my job every day

Our amazing team. Their empathy, industry knowledge, grit and work ethic make me excited to come back every day.

The first thing I do to course-correct when I hit a wall

Prayer, sunshine and movement. Stepping away often helps me find clarity when I feel stuck.

One practice I use to maintain my mental health

Daily movement gives me the energy and focus I need to handle work and family balance.

IT'S ALL IN THE DETAILS

Hometown

Lafayette, Louisiana

I can’t start my day until

I hit snooze

Hobbies

Exercise, reading, cooking

Binge watch

“Peaky Blinders”

Last good read

“Conform” by Ariel Sullivan

Favorite meal in town

Deluca’s Pizza

Best recent local discovery

Round Up Vintage

Latest splurge

15-year anniversary trip to Cabo

Most-used app

TikTok

Dream vacation

Italy

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