Experience and Interests
Professional Experience
- Director of Advising – Sentry School of Business and Economics (2014-present)
- Marketing Team Member – Fountain Forward (2013-2014)
- Financial Representative – Northwestern Mutual (2012-2013)
Involvement
- Board Member – Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin (2018-present)
- Board Member – Junior Achievement of Portage and Wood Counties (2017-present)
Fun Facts
Last book you read?
Atomic Habits by James Clear
Best advice you ever received?
You aren’t done learning once you graduate. Learning is a process that never stops.
What did you want to be when you were growing up?
When I was in high school, I found out about the financial advising path, and it really stuck out to me so I decided to major in business with an emphasis in finance to pursue that.
Favorite Quote?
“There is only one boss. The customer. And they can fire everybody in the company from the chairman on down, simply by spending their money somewhere else” – Sam Walton
One thing about your school that you are most proud of?
The Anderson Classroom to Career Center is an amazing place where we focus on students success in the area of professional development. We offer advising services, lots of opportunities to connect with other students through clubs and and our Smiley Pro Events series. We also offer academic advising services where we help students out with registration, academic planning, and even building customized graduation plans.
What do you enjoy most about teaching?
Seeing how much progress students can make in a short amount of time.
A piece of advice for students in your school?
Price and value are two different things. The value you get from your education by actively participating in your classes, asking questions, being present in class, and attending the events that we put together for you can be life-changing. Showing up is really important.