I oversee and operate the historic E.O. Manees House and The Sanctuary at Argenta, as well as have my own residential and commercial painting company called Big Dog Designs. In my past field, I felt I hit a dead end and needed to change what I was doing in order to be in charge of my own career path.

PRESSING QUESTIONS
What keeps me coming back to my job every day
I love a party. It is heartwarming to have a place where people can celebrate and be celebrated. I am very fortunate I get to witness so many milestone events.
Best career moment so far
Giving an old building new life, seeing it revitalized and preserving history.
A skill I never expected to need in this field
I can do almost anything, although I do not always want to! I paint, clean, haul trash and I almost always have a tape measure with me.
Biggest challenges in my career
Balancing personal and professional life. Taking time for myself and giving myself grace when everything does not go as planned.






