My career has always been in marketing and sales, promoting products to grocery companies. For many years, I worked for Nestle and Reynolds Metals Company, two national companies. Before coming to work for Gems, I was associated with various flower companies and have been in the floral industry since 1983. I enjoy working at the store level promoting Gems' products. In addition to merchandising our products at the retail level, I also assist with phone marketing when required. Working with Carlos and Bonnie is like coming home, we go back a few years.

My hobbies are tennis, playing 4 to 5 times per week, and the Marine Corps League, where I am the Chaplain.