What makes the Fenton Chamber so great?
I believe any successful organization has a great deal to do with leadership. Our Fenton Chamber is not only innovative, but responsive to the needs of the community. Our Board stays attuned to its mission and is very welcoming to new members.

Favorite aspect of the Fenton Chamber:
Being a part of watching 30 years of history unfold in the city, being able to meet so many wonderful people, and having the opportunity to work with the Board of Directors and members.

Favorite Quotes: "Life is Service, Guide by Love" and "Together we can do more!"

Favorite Movie:  White Christmas

Hobbies and/or interests:  I love being President of St. Clare Hospital Auxiliary. It has grown from 6 to 72 members in 5 years, setting goals for fundraising to increase patient satisfaction. I find great satisfaction in helping other people.

Two things we may not know about you:
- I still live on the farm in Fenton that I was born on 81 years ago.
- I've been active on committees and worked with organizations since I was a child, both internationally and locally.

What makes the Fenton Chamber so great?
The people! Leadership is outstanding and members are engaged!

Favorite aspect of the Fenton Chamber:
The Fenton Chamber is a venue for me to connect with community leaders.

Favorite Quote/Saying: “Start by doing what is necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” ​- St. Francis of Assisi

Favorite Book:  Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters by Meg Meeker

Hobbies and/or Interests: Faith, family, golf, St. Louis Cardinals, shopping with my daughter, trap-shooting with my boys, date nights with my wife

Two things we may not know about you:
- I spent my summers as a youth in corn and  bean fields in Illinois
- I refuse to climb on roofs… new since my  early 40s… call it wisdom!

What makes the Fenton Chamber so great?
​The people, the comfort level of working with folks who   have the same goal: the good of the community, etc.
 
Favorite aspect of the Fenton Chamber:
Teamwork when it counts! Also, the caring manner and leadership roll that the Chamber takes during bad times, not being afraid to get in the trenches and help out our neighbors when they need it!
 
Favorite Quote: Do not go where the path may lead; go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.  - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Favorite Movie:  The Martian
Favorite Book:  All of them!!! From “The Polar Express” to “A Time To Kill” !

One of your hobbies and/or interests: Scooter Riding (my family does not trust me with more power, i.e. Motorcycles); Reading, Writing, Hiking, Golf

Two things we may not know about you:
- I am a Farm Girl from Carlyle “Lake”, Illinois
- I have two artificial knees

What makes the Fenton Chamber so great?
Absolutely, positively, hands-down, without a doubt - it’s the people! Everyone has a genuine interest in seeing others succeed; the comradery & collaboration is incredible.

Favorite aspect of the Fenton Chamber:
I love all of the networking opportunities! I’ve been a resident of Fenton my entire life, so truly engaging in the community that my family and I belong to, has been amazing.

Favorite Quote/Saying: “You can never be overdressed or overeducated." -Oscar Wilde

Favorite Movie:  The Life of David Gale
 
Hobbies and/or Interests: I love watching Mizzou Football and St. Louis Cardinals baseball!

Two things we may not know about you:
- I have no idea how to ride a bike
- I’m a terrifying driver, but I’ve never caused an accident or gotten even a parking ticket.