What is your secret to success?
I’m not afraid of failure, so I am not afraid to try.
How did you get started in your field?
I started working for Moses Tucker Partners right out of college as a property accountant and then moved into property management and operations. After about three years, I left for almost 25 years to go manage some of the high-rise buildings in downtown Little Rock. I’ve been back for two years, and I tell everyone that I started my career here and I’m going to finish my career at Moses Tucker.
How do you maintain a work-life balance?
My husband and I love to travel and just returned from a two-week Mediterranean cruise. I try to plan at least one big trip a year for us so that we can just unwind and relax.
Is there another “power woman” in your life who inspires you?
I’ve been fortunate in my career to have been surrounded by strong, intelligent, hard-working women. It would be hard for me to pick just one. Anne Laidlaw at State Building Authority, Melinda Martin at Plaza West Building in Little Rock, Denise Hanson at Colliers in Little Rock and Sharon Parker, who is retired from Metro Disaster Specialists in North Little Rock, are just a few of the women who continue to inspire me. Anne and Melinda are the definition of integrity, and Denise and Sharon have shown me that it’s OK to have fun as long as you work hard.
What are you reading/watching/listening to right now?
Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth
