What are your favorite things about your job? The sense of team within IT and at GUC as a whole. Everyone is always ready and willing to jump in and help where needed to ensure we are all successful. I also enjoy learning new things about the different software and technology we use nearly every day. It is very interesting to learn the why and how behind a specific process or action. 

What did you want to be when you were younger? A marine biologist. 

What motivates you to work hard? My family and the sense of accomplishment and pride when a job is complete and done well. 

What is your proudest career accomplishment? The role I am in today. 

What was your very first job? Sales Associate at Old Navy. 

Any GUC projects you’re working on that you’d like to share? I’m currently the Co-Project Manager for the CCS implementation and Project Manager for the audio-visual upgrade happening across GUC facilities.  

What advice do you offer to those who are new to the utility industry? Soak it all in and don’t be afraid to ask questions. Everyone I have encountered at GUC is always happy to help, and if they can’t answer the question, they will help you find someone who can. 

What is your favorite family or holiday tradition? When I was growing up, every year at Christmas we would spend an entire Saturday at my grandparents’ house making cookies and treats. The tradition continues today with my family and now includes the next generation, my son and nephew. 

Do you have a favorite family recipe? My mom’s sweet potato casserole. 

What would you like us to know about your family? My husband, Jeff, and I have been married for 12 years and have a seven-year-old boy, Connor. We are huge Disney fans, and I am pretty sure Connor was born with a baseball in his hand. You will find us on the ball field any chance we get. While I grew up locally in Eastern NC, my husband and his family are from Columbia, SC, giving our household a solid foundation for being the huge South Carolina Gamecock fans that we are. Anytime we can get down to see a football or baseball game it is a great weekend! We also have two fur babies: Franklin, a Lab/Retriever mix, and puppy Barkley, a Beagle/Hound mix. I am outnumbered four to one in my house, but I love them all! 

Who is your hero? It is a tie between my grandmother and my mom.  

Given a chance, who would you like to be for a day? One of the mermaids at Weeki Wachee Springs in Florida. As a child, my biggest dream was to be a mermaid. 

What have been your favorite travel destinations? Disney World and Dominican Republic. 

What would you do if you won the lottery? Become a lifetime Disney Vacation Club Member. 

Do you collect anything or have any hobbies? Puzzles, cross-stitching, and trip planning for friends and family. 

What emoji do you use the most? The big-smile emoji. 

What app do you use the most? Facebook and Messenger. 

Coke or Pepsi? Diet Coke. 

What’s your favorite thing to do when not at work? Hangout with my family.  

What is at the top of your bucket list? Visit every state in the United States. 

If given the chance, what time period would you want to want to live in? I would love to go back to the 80s/90s.  

What’s your favorite season of the year? Winter, because it has my favorite holiday, Christmas, and I live for sweaters, scarves, and cozy socks. 

What’s your favorite snack? Caramel ice cream. 

Do have you have a favorite sports team? For college it’s South Carolina Gamecocks, and for professional sports teams it’s Atlanta Braves and New York Giants. 

What is your favorite restaurant? Plaza Azteca (my family would eat Mexican food every day of the week if I would let them). 

What is your favorite movie? A tie between The Harry Potter films and The Avatar films. 

Beach or mountains? Beach.