This individual has over 25 years of experience in project planning and management, public relations, logistics, quality assurance, and business analysis. They served as the business manager and director for the Dana-Thomas House, a Frank Lloyd Wright designed home, guiding the organization through difficult transitions and ensuring its cultural and financial stability. They planned educational and fundraising activities for groups of 25 to 250 people, published a newsletter, and represented the site at various functions. This proven leader has a graduate degree in public administration and bachelor's degree in legal studies.

1. A proven business leader with 25 years of experience working with multi-tiered partners in Project
Planning and Management, Public Relations, Logistics, Quality Assurance, and Business Analysis.
Business manager and director for the support organization of the Frank Lloyd Wright designed Dana-Thomas
House.
– Keeping board and staff focused and motivated during difficult transitions with the
State of Illinois. Safeguarding the organization’s cultural and financial stability.
– Initiating, planning and coordinating educational and
fundraising activities for 25-250 persons.
– Publisher and editor of the Wright in Springfield newsletter.
Representing the site and organization at local, state and national functions as well as advocacy with members
of the Illinois General Assemble, in addition to local civic leaders. Promotion and advertising for the site and
the retail operation.
– planning and coordinating group travel for 20-55 persons, public programming functions for up
to 250 persons.
– Checking, testing and analyzing the visitor experience at all activities.
– Determining the processes to achieve the desired outcomes of the organization.
Facilitating communication between the Board of Directors, members, donors and other business partners as
well as the public the organization serves.
Business manager, buyer and product developer for the onsite retail operation. Worked with national and
international companies through licensing agreement with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation.
Sangamon State University, Springfield, IL – Graduate Studies, Public Administration
Sangamon State University, Springfield, IL – BA, Legal Studies
Lincoln Land Community College, Springfield, IL – AA
Ursuline Academy, Springfield, IL – H.S. Diploma
Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy, Member
U.S. Holocaust Museum, Charter Member
LA Fitness, 2014- Present, Member/Aqua Fitness Instructor