I grew up in Temple City and have lived in the San Gabrial Valley my whole life. It is definitely home for me. I enjoy reading, gardening, sports, decorating for Christmas, spending time with friends and family, and I am a foodie, both as far as cooking and trying new and great food at restaurants! I am a Real Estate Appraiser and love my job! The only person I would willingly trade jobs with is Guy Fieri on DIves Diners and Drive-Ins. When my kids were young, I volunteered extensively in AYSO as a referee and in Little League and ASA as a coach, board member and President of both Arcadia American Little League and Arcadia Girls Softball. I am also a type 1 Diabetic, and have been since I was 23. I have recently joined Monrovia Kiwanis and really enjoy helping the community and meeting new servant minded people
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I am divorced, but fortunate to currently be with the love of my life, Angie Graham, and have two wonderful daughters, Emma and Rachel, both in their 20’s
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I am a Real Estate Appraiser. What I love most is training new appraisers and educating people on the appraisal process.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Very difficult to narrow it down that much. I love Mikomi, The Diplomat, Lord Empanada, and more
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
I first moved to Monrovia in 1998, then left for a short while and have been back since 2016
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
There are many fascinating people in our community, Hal Leavens of the Monrovia Welcome Wagon is one of them
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Spain or Portugal, for the food
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Christmas Vacation, currently enjoying Yellowstone on TV
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Treasure every moment with your kids while they are young and your family while you have them
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
See the glaciers in Argentina
Q: What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
Four Non Blondes – I worked with the drummer
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Charlie’s House
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?
Candace Owens, she has been through so much and is still successful and independent, Grey & Cash for a Jive Turkey Sandwich
Q: What is your favorite thing about Monrovia or something unique about our community that you like?
It has such a great small town feel and so many wonderful people in it
Q: What is your greatest regret?
None, mistakes is how we learn
Q: Even for friends or family, what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I was in a Credit Union when it was robbed at gunpoint
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Alaska
Q: What do you consider your greatest achievement?
My daughters
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Key Lime Tart at Fishing with Dynamite in Manhattan Beach
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My family
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Fresh Christmas trees, freshly turned dirt when planting
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Family, Love, Comfort
