I am a native Tucsonan. My family and I love to travel around the world but Tucson and the desert will always be my home.
I graduated from the U of A and decided to open my own insurance agency. My family and I try to stay as active and busy in the community as possible. We work hard and have fun! We love our families, friends and having as many adventures as possible!
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
My parents are both entrepreneurs here in Tucson and gave me an awesome upbringing! I met my husband in kindergarten here in Tucson.
We have been married 14 years and have 3 awesome boys!
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I own One Call Insurance on Golf Links road. As a a broker, I can shop with different insurance companies to find the best fit and price for my client. I love working with people and creating relationships with staff and clients!
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Oh man too many to list here! Taco Fish, Cuisine of India, Kingfisher, Prep and Pastry, Mr. An’s……
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
Native Tucsonan- Born and raised since 1983
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
My parents! They have overcome so much and are positive and kind people!
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Take the husband to Italy. I’ve been but he has not and he is Italian. On our list for sure. I would also like to go to Ireland!
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Boring I know but probably Friends. I can watch it over and over.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Do what is right, not what is easy. Live in the moment and take care of yourself mentally and physically!
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
Running a marathon- done a half but not a full.
Q: What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
Anything by Kenny Chesney
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Mr. An. I would spend most of my birthdays growing up at Sakura and now Mr. An’s is my kids favorite place to go!
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?
Mike Rowe. I always loved his shows. I think it is important to show different trades and how our society would not run without them. My husband is a contractor and is definitely not afraid to get dirty! I would take him to Taco fish or Serial Grillers. I see him enjoying a beer and a good taco or sandwich in a laid back atmosphere!
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
I love our weather, nature and sunsets. Tucson is laid back and not pretentious! We have so many unique areas of town to experience!
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Here watching my boys become men!
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
Not much, I’m kinda an open book! I don’t like doing things in odd numbers.
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Alaska or a deserted beach somewhere in the Caribbean!
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
October, Christmas, as my dad would say every days a good day!
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Lazy Sundays and coffee in bed!
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My friends who are all giving their all in different ways to their families, jobs and community! Life is exhausting if you do it right! My circle pushes me to be my best!
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
The smell of the desert when it rains!
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Love, Family, Desert
For All That You Do,
Thank you Angala Matalone from The Faces of Tucson.
We Appreciate You
