I was born outside of Kansas City, Kansas but I grew up in the mandeville area Since 3rd grade. I attended both Our Lady of the Lake elementary school and St.Paul’s catholic school. My undergrad degree is from LSU and my chiropractic degree is from Parker University in Dallas,TX. I always knew I would end up back on the northshore because it brought me so much joy as a child that I want to share that experience with my future children as they grow up. I am a week away from getting married at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
My mom and step dad live in in the Northshore area along with my sister who is a teacher at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic school. I have two older brothers, one who lives in Pittsburgh and one who lives in Tulsa.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I am a chiropractor at All American Medical. My favorite part about being a chiropractor in this area is that I get to care for the people in this community. That means so much to me because this community is filled with people who influenced and changed my life and now I have the opportunity to return the favor.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Lola, Leonardo’s, UR Tea, Chimes, Habaneros
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
Lived: 14 years, adult and growing up, and 4 years working
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Mike Scarle – I met him at Bill Hood and he is always a happy and honest person. He knows how to make everyone feel important and welcomed.
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Shawshank Redemption/ Ted Lasso
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Taking care of yourself puts you in the best position to take care of others.
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Dr.Randall Foto dentistry. I grew up with the Foto Family and his office brings back tons of wonderful memories.
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Travis Kelce because he is my favorite player on my favorite football team; he is a light-hearted and caring person, he gives to his community whenever he can and uses his time to spread happiness off the field. I would invite Travis to Chimes because of the oysters.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
The lakefront.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Raising a family in mandeville
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
My fiancé and I have a bunch of Rabbits
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
The Mandeville Lakefront
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My fiancé, Jamie Jeffrey
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Being able to be yourself, a place that you want to care for, where your family is
