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Where did you grow up?
I grew up in the Deep South—Vicksburg, Mississippi. It’s funny that a girl who had never seen snow ended up here.
Where did you go to school and what did you study?
I went to Mississippi State—not to be confused with Ole Miss, or University of Mississippi—and studied English, graduating with a degree in secondary education. I almost got my degree in library science, but I couldn’t imagine myself as a librarian, nor could anyone else who knew me!
What is your history with the club?
I started as membership director here in 1999, just before the club opened. I had two great positions in Aspen before that: manager at the Aspen fixed-base operation for 13 years and membership director at Maroon Creek Club (formerly Grand Champions Club) for almost 14 years.
What do you love most about your job?
Meeting and connecting people.
What is your idea of perfect happiness?
Being with family and friends—the people I love.
Which words or phrases do you most overuse?
“I would like for you to meet __!”
What or who is the greatest love of your life?
My late husband, Gene Law.
When and where were you the happiest?
I am pretty happy all the time. Living in a place where you can’t wait to get out of bed is pretty special.
Which talent would you most like to have?
I would love to be a great golfer.
What do you consider your greatest achievement?
Being involved in starting the Mountain Club and seeing it continue to be a success 22 years later.
Where would you most like to live?
Where else but here!
What do you most value in your friends?
Kindness, compassion, and loyalty.
Who are your favorite writers?
I was a Nancy Drew fan as early as I could read. I still love mystery and suspense novels and am always listening to books on Audible by Agatha Christie, Daphne du Maurier, Dashiell Hammett, Steig Larsson, Gillian Flynn, and countless others. And I have to add a great friend and local mystery writer, Catherine O’Connell, who would not be impressed if I didn’t include her.
Who are your heroes in real life?
My friends and family who have overcome great obstacles to live happy and fulfilling lives.
What is your greatest regret?
Not buying more real estate in the ’70s and not buying Apple stock in the ’90s.