I’ve lived in Frederick County for 30 years where I’ve raised a family, worked, owned businesses, served the local, state and federal governments and led our Chamber of Commerce. Over the years I have had the privilege of serving on community boards from Non-profits to Shenandoah University’s School of Business. My family and I have experienced all this community has had to offer and it’s important to me to see my grandchildren see the same quality of life.
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When I think about the last few decades my kids grew up attending the Frederick County Fair and entering everything they could into the competitions, they grew up participating in many of the non-profit activities from the Boys and Girls Club Bike Rides to Greenwood Fire Station’s many events. They learned what we already knew, being part of and active in the community provides amazing rewards.
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As a family, we hosted Winchester Royals baseball players, participated in the Relay for Life, pancake days to numerous to count and of course Apple Blossom. Now I am watching my grandsons play soccer in the Frederick County Parks and Rec league and going to eat lunch with one of them at their school. Life has gone full circle and now I feel compelled to serve to ensure my grandsons and their friends have that same quality of life my own kids did.
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