TeamSMG
Nikki Augsburger, CDMP
Associate Director
Where is your hometown?
Suburbs of Chicago (Elmhurst, Lisle)
What city do you live in now?
Chandler, AZ (Phoenix area)
What show do you think is binge-worthy?
So many to choose from on Netflix – Ozark, Schitt’s Creek, Outer Banks, Bridgerton, The Crown, Dead to Me
Do you have any pets? If so, what are they and what are their name(s)? If not, what is your dream pet?
12 year old black Lab, Finley and an unknown year old tortoiseshell cat, Fidget
What food do you crave the most?
French fries!!
What is your favorite song lyric or mantra and why?
Knee deep in the water somewhere, got the blue sky breeze blowin' wind through my hair, only worry in the world is the tide gonna reach my chair..." by Zac Brown Band. My happy place is anywhere I can relax with my feet in the water - ocean, lake, river or pool.
What is your hobby or favorite recreational activity?
Traveling and trying new restaurants (or trying new restaurants while traveling)
Do you have any work quirks?
I'm kind of obsessed with pens and am very protective of my favorites.
Lisa Blair, QAS
Associate Director; Association Coordinator
What is your favorite city landmark?
Locally - the Promenade in Havre de Grace, MD
Where is your favorite local hangout spot?
Hickory Lodge in Hickory, MD
What show do you think is binge-worthy?
Broadchurch
Do you have any pets? If so, what are they and what are their name(s)? If not, what is your dream pet?
I would love to have a hedgehog!
What food do you crave the most?
Pasta
What is your hobby or favorite recreational activity?
Walking the trails with my family
Do you have any work quirks?
Color. Code. Everything!
Addie Blevins, QAS
Director of Membership; Association Coordinator
What is your favorite city landmark?
Freemont Street in Vegas or the Harborview Tower in Baltimore
Where is your favorite local hangout spot?
510 Johnny's or Sunset Cove
What show do you think is binge-worthy?
Parenthood, Friends, Younger, Schitt's Creek
Do you have any pets? If so, what are they and what are their name(s)? If not, what is your dream pet?
Animal and Murphy
What food do you crave the most?
Pasta or Popcorn
What are 2-3 books you would recommend to anyone?
Atomic Habits by James Clear, Big Summer by Jennifer Weiner, and Scrappy Little Nobody by Anna Kendrick
What is your favorite song lyric or mantra and why?
It is what it is... and it's fine.
Do you have a hobby or favorite recreational activity?
Making anything with my hands or singing.
Do you have any work quirks?
I don't work well in silence.
Rene Bonner, QAS
Association Coordinator
What is your favorite city landmark?
Havre de Grace Promenade
Where is your favorite local hangout spot?
My house
What show do you think is binge-worthy?
The Flintstones
Do you have any pets? If so, what are they and what are their name(s)? If not, what is your dream pet?
My dream pet is a parrot.
What food do you crave the most?
Potato chips w/ ice cream
What are 2-3 books you would recommend to anyone?
The Bible; Reposition Yourself T.D. Jakes; Lies Women Believe and the Truth that Set Them Free, Nancy DeMoss Wolgemut
What is your favorite song lyric or mantra and why?
I'm starting with the man in the mirror I'm asking him to change his ways And no message could have been any clearer If you want to make the world a better place Take a look at yourself, and then make a change Why? It reminds me that change begins with me.
What is your hobby or favorite recreational activity?
Doing crafts with my 4 year old.
Do you have any work quirks?
Watching the movement of the wind in the trees in my back yard.
Alex Byer
Administrative Assistant
What is your favorite city landmark?
The Luray Caverns in Shenandoah are amazing. And I'd love to visit Easter Island in Chile.
Where is your favorite local hangout spot?
Havre de Grace!
What show do you think is binge-worthy?
Letterkenny, It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia, Stranger Things, Love Death & Robots, Schitts Creek, Black Mirror
Do you have any pets? If so, what are they and what are their name(s)? If not, what is your dream pet?
2 cats named Coffee and Cream
What food do you crave the most?
Tacos!
What is your hobby or favorite recreational activity?
Playing guitar, Biking, Kayaking
Do you have any work quirks?
I sing to myself and I'm kind of a neat freak
Michelle Carr, QAS
Association Coordinator; Meeting Planner
What is your favorite city landmark?
American Visionary Art Museum in Baltimore
What show do you think is binge-worthy?
The Office
Do you have any pets? If so, what are they and what are their name(s)? If not, what is your dream pet?
9-too many to name!
What food do you crave the most?
Tacos
What is your favorite song lyric or mantra and why?
"With grace in your heart and flowers in your hair" because everything will be okay.
What is your hobby or favorite recreational activity?
Glamping!
Do you have any work quirks?
I talk to myself A LOT
Amy Chetelat
Financial Advisor
What is your favorite city landmark?
Niagara Falls
Where is your favorite local hangout spot?
Tidewater Grille in Havre de Grace
What show do you think is binge-worthy?
Midsomer Murders and Big Bang Theory
Do you have any pets? If so, what are they and what are their name(s)? If not, what is your dream pet?
1 cat she is multi shades of gray with Beautiful eyes. Her name is Millie.
What food do you crave the most?
Cheese except for Bleu cheese. I like the milder varieties.
What are 2-3 books you would recommend to anyone?
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot, The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd, The whip: Inspired by the story of Charley Parkhurst by Karen Kondazian
What is your favorite song lyric or mantra and why?
When I find myself in times of trouble mother may comes to me speaking words of wisdom let it be.
What is your hobby or favorite recreational activity?
Any kind of needlework. I like embroidery, cross stitch and needlepoint.
Do you have any work quirks?
Probably too many to mention.
Shawn Christian-Hicks, QAS
Human Resources & Recruitment Associate
What is your favorite city landmark?
Las Vegas/Fountains of Bellagio
Where is your favorite local hangout spot?
Visiting Family
What show do you think is binge-worthy?
Chicago PD
What food do you crave the most?
Crabcakes
What is your favorite song lyric or mantra and why?
He Did It For Me - Tamela Mann (I enjoy listening to Gospel Music)
What is your hobby or favorite recreational activity?
Cooking
Lisa Christie, QAS
Associate Director; Association Coordinator
What is your favorite city landmark?
North Pole
What show do you think is binge-worthy?
Game of Thrones
Do you have any pets? If so, what are they and what are their name(s)? If not, what is your dream pet?
I have 1 dog (Katana) and 1 cat (Bow)
What food do you crave the most?
Crabcakes
What is your favorite song lyric or mantra and why?
Never let your fear decide your fate
What is your hobby or favorite recreational activity?
Bird-watching
Sydney Cobb
Marketing & Communications Coordinator/Technical Writer
What is your favorite city landmark?
Eiffel Tower
Where is your favorite local hangout spot?
Pura Vida, Las Olas
What show do you think is binge-worthy?
Ted Lasso
Do you have any pets? If so, what are they and what are their name(s)? If not, what is your dream pet?
Ollie, a Mini Goldendoodle
What food do you crave the most?
Sushi
What are 2-3 books you would recommend to anyone?
Great Expectations by Charles Dickens and Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
What is your favorite song lyric or mantra and why?
“I never look back, darling. It distracts from the now.” - Edna Mode
What is your hobby or favorite recreational activity?
Horseback Riding, Traveling, Reading
Do you have any work quirks?
I color code my planner and lists per each project
Mary Connor, CAE, QAS
VP Client Relations
What is your favorite city landmark?
Statue of Liberty
Where is your favorite local hangout spot?
Anywhere with live music and good wine!
What show do you think is binge-worthy?
Ozark
What food do you crave the most?
Healthy? Probably Salad. Less than healthy? Swedish Fish
What are 2-3 books you would recommend to anyone?
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho; Think and Grow Rich by Napolean Hill; The Book of Joy by Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu
What is your favorite song lyric or mantra and why?
Mantra: At the end of the day, know you did the right thing
What is your hobby or favorite recreational activity?
Cycling, dancing, hiking, reading
Do you have any work quirks?
Oh, I'm sure I do - lol! Ask a team member! Ha!
Judy Crossland
Staff Accountant
What is your favorite city landmark?
Somesville Maine bridge
Where is your favorite local hangout spot?
Home
What show do you think is binge-worthy?
I've never binged. I guess I'd like to see Game of Thrones, at least up until it diverges from the books.
Do you have any pets? If so, what are they and what are their name(s)? If not, what is your dream pet?
2 cats - Misty - 18 yr-old Siamese & Tom - 9 yr-old tabby cat
What food do you crave the most?
Chocolate or ice cream, tough choice
What are 2-3 books you would recommend to anyone?
Dennis Lehane - Shutter Island; Brunonia Barry - The Lace Reader; Stephen King - Doctor Sleep
What is your favorite song lyric or mantra and why?
The Lord is my shepherd. To calm and relax myself.
What is your hobby or favorite recreational activity?
Flower gardening, reading, jigsaw puzzles
Chelsea Davidson, QAS
Association Coordinator
What is your favorite city landmark?
Hampton Mansion in Baltimore County, MD
What show do you think is binge-worthy?
Stargate SG-1
Do you have any pets? If so, what are they and what are their name(s)? If not, what is your dream pet?
Maverick, a brown tabby cat, and Holliday, an orange tabby cat
What food do you crave the most?
Desserts!
What are 2-3 books you would recommend to anyone?
The Good Women of China by Xinran and Rurouni Kenshin by Nobuhiro Watsuki
What is your favorite song lyric or mantra and why?
“Smile, breathe and go slowly.” - Thich Nhat Hanh. This quote brings me peace and reminds me to be steady and to take my time.
What is your hobby or favorite recreational activity?
I like to do yoga and to go on walks. I also like to study English!
Lisa Davidson, QAS
Director of Membership; Committee Liaison & Association Coordinator
What is your favorite city landmark?
Patterson Park Pagoda
Where is your favorite local hangout spot?
Sean Bolan's
What show do you think is binge-worthy?
Modern Family
Do you have any pets? If so, what are they and what are their name(s)? If not, what is your dream pet?
2 Cats - Stevie and Chloe
What food do you crave the most?
Coconut Curry
What are 2-3 books you would recommend to anyone?
Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy & A People's History of the United States
What is your favorite song lyric or mantra and why?
"Progress, Not Perfection"
What is your hobby or favorite recreational activity?
Acting in local theater shows
Do you have any work quirks?
I have to personalize my space! It helps me relax and get into the swing of things.
Kate Davis, CEBS
HR, Payroll & Benefits Manager
What is your favorite city landmark?
Ma & Pa Heritage Trail in Bel Air, MD
Where is your favorite local hangout spot?
Rock State Park (Maryland)
What show do you think is binge-worthy?
Schitt's Creek
Do you have any pets? If so, what are they and what are their name(s)? If not, what is your dream pet?
Dog (cavachon) named Buster
What food do you crave the most?
Pretzels
What are 2-3 books you would recommend to anyone?
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho; A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
What is your favorite song lyric or mantra and why?
Amazing Grace because it's very calming (gets me a little teary, though)
What is your hobby or favorite recreational activity?
Yoga and hiking (being out in nature!)
Kathy DeMarco, CAE
Senior Account Executive
What food do you crave the most?
While visiting family in Ireland in 2019 I had the best goat cheese EVER... here in the US it just isn't the same... I can't wait to go back!
What are 2-3 books you would recommend to anyone?
Books that I have read multiple times and still love them: To Kill A Mockingbird (Harper Lee); Fierce Invalids Home from Hot Climates (Tom Robbins); and Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly (Anthony Bourdain).
What is your favorite song lyric or mantra and why?
My mantra is "Never say never..." because I have learned that to grow I need to be open to all things. It works!
What is your hobby or favorite recreational activity?
I love hiking in both urban and "country"/wooded areas. When I say "hiking," I suppose I mean walking and looking around! People watching on urban walks, and nature watching on other walks, are both rewarding and fun!
Do you have any work quirks?
While I love and appreciate all the great productivity technology we have at SMG I also need a little hand-written to-do list next to my computer, to keep me focused on what REALLY REALLY needs to get done that day! Crossing things off that list is very satisfying...
Dana Dews
Staff Accountant
What is your favorite city landmark?
Walt Disney World sign in Orlando, Florida
Where is your favorite local hangout spot?
My house
What show do you think is binge-worthy?
Game of Thrones
Do you have any pets? If so, what are they and what are their name(s)? If not, what is your dream pet?
Yes, French bull dog
What food do you crave the most?
Chips
What are 2-3 books you would recommend to anyone?
The Twilight Saga
What is your favorite song lyric or mantra and why?
Hakuna Matata because it means no worries for the rest of your days!!!
What is your hobby or favorite recreational activity?
Knitting
Do you have any work quirks?
I work better on a deadline
Kaylee Derby, QAS, DES
Director of Education
What is your favorite city landmark?
Even though it's not a city landmark, per se, Niagara Falls.
Where is your favorite local hangout spot?
Bahama Bobs in Gulf Shores, AL
What show do you think is binge-worthy?
Ozark
Do you have any pets? If so, what are they and what are their name(s)? If not, what is your dream pet?
Oliver, my 4 year old Schnoodle and Ollie, my 3 year old 22 pound black cat.
What food do you crave the most?
Too many to say!
What are 2-3 books you would recommend to anyone?
The Guardian, John Grisham
What is your favorite song lyric or mantra and why?
Always stay humble and kind
What is your hobby or favorite recreational activity?
Watching College Football and anything on the water
Do you have any work quirks?
According to who?
April Elligson, QAS
Meeting Planner; Associate Director
Where is your favorite local hangout spot?
Codorus State Park (close to my house)
What show do you think is binge-worthy?
Parks and Rec
Do you have any pets? If so, what are they and what are their name(s)? If not, what is your dream pet?
I have a bernedoodle (Bernese Mountain Dog and Poodle mix) and his name is Oslo.
What food do you crave the most?
Cheeseburgers
What are 2-3 books you would recommend to anyone?
For any fellow Murder Mystery buffs--anything by Lisa Gardner is always a hit!
What is your hobby or favorite recreational activity?
Kayaking
Lisa Erisman
Senior Marketing & Communications Coordinator
What show do you think is binge-worthy?
Gilmore Girls
Do you have any pets? If so, what are they and what are their name(s)? If not, what is your dream pet?
Indoor Cats: Isabella "BooBoo", Ember, & Atlee, Outside Cats: Boston, Sparky, Cleo, Slate, Dogs: Greta and Harper
What food do you crave the most?
Grits or Barbecue
What is your hobby or favorite recreational activity?
I love reading and we just got kayaks so I'm excited to make that a new activity
Kristin Evans, QAS
Program Manager
What is your favorite city landmark?
Sydney Opera House, hopefully I will be able to see it in person one day.
Where is your favorite local hangout spot?
Target clearance aisles
What show do you think is binge-worthy?
Breaking Bad
Do you have any pets? If so, what are they and what are their name(s)? If not, what is your dream pet?
Two dogs, Ruben (Boxer/Jack Russell mix) and Sammie (German Shepherd/Lab mix)
What food do you crave the most?
Mexican food or pancakes/waffles
What is your hobby or favorite recreational activity?
Playing video games
Do you have any work quirks?
I have to always be doing something with my hands when I am on a conference call. People will always find dismantled paperclips when I visit their desks at the office.
Elizabeth Franks, CAE
Account Executive
What is your favorite city landmark?
The Philadelphia Museum of Art
Where is your favorite local hangout spot?
Home, with family and pets
What show do you think is binge-worthy?
The Office, Friday Night Lights
Do you have any pets? If so, what are they and what are their name(s)? If not, what is your dream pet?
Two chihuahuas - Nina and Pepper, and a terrier mix named Rango
What food do you crave the most?
Chocolate
What are 2-3 books you would recommend to anyone?
The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini, Beartown by Fredrik Backman, Born a Crime by Trevor Noah
What is your favorite song lyric or mantra and why?
Every Day a New Day
What is your hobby or favorite recreational activity?
Reading, movies, cooking, baking, and outdoors
Do you have any work quirks?
I prefer my standing desk and never sit
Carol Frontera, QAS
Director of Membership & Certification
Where is your favorite local hangout spot?
Snap Fitness
Do you have any pets? If so, what are they and what are their name(s)? If not, what is your dream pet?
Yes, Puddin is my Jack Russell/Heeler mix
What are 2-3 books you would recommend to anyone?
Sacred Contracts by Caroline Myss and Untamed by Glennon Doyle
What is your favorite song lyric or mantra and why?
Favorite mantra is "Wake up, kick butt, repeat." Because I have an autoimmune disease that can become debilitating, I make sure that I incorporate some kind of exercise or movement every day. Even when I don't feel like it!
What is your hobby or favorite recreational activity?
Lifting weights, hiking, kayaking and anything outdoors!
Brittany Fugitt
Association Coordinator
What is your favorite city landmark?
National Aquarium. I was engaged here!
Where is your favorite local hangout spot?
Taco Tuesdays at Mucho Gusto
What show do you think is binge-worthy?
Anything Bravo related
Do you have any pets? If so, what are they and what are their name(s)? If not, what is your dream pet?
3 cats: Godzilla, Mr. Miyagi, and Wonton. Hopefully a Bernese puppy soon!
What food do you crave the most?
Give me all the creamy pasta
What is your hobby or favorite recreational activity?
Chalk Art and Murals
Do you have any work quirks?
My last boss called me Sneezy... you'll see.
Ashley Gelzer
Member Services Manager
Where is your favorite local hangout spot?
MGM at National Harbor
What show do you think is binge-worthy?
Breaking Bad
Do you have any pets? If so, what are they and what are their name(s)? If not, what is your dream pet?
I always wanted an Albino Python
What food do you crave the most?
Parmesan crusted chicken
What is your favorite song lyric or mantra and why?
I'm a Barbie girl in a Barbie world, it represents my mood
What is your hobby or favorite recreational activity?
Redecorating my house!
Do you have any work quirks?
I use sticky notes for everything
Gina Gibson, QAS
Certification Coordinator
What is your favorite city landmark?
Enjoy walking the Promenade in Havre De Grace
Where is your favorite local hangout spot?
The Lodge - really anywhere with good friends
What show do you think is binge-worthy?
Offspring
Do you have any pets? If so, what are they and what are their name(s)? If not, what is your dream pet?
We have a bull/boxer mix named Reese and a cat named Raini.
What food do you crave the most?
Chocolate
What are 2-3 books you would recommend to anyone?
Eternal by Lisa Scottoline and Crucial Conversations: Tools For Talking When The Stakes Are High
What is your favorite song lyric or mantra and why?
"God can't steer a parked car."...encourages me to keep moving forward
What is your hobby or favorite recreational activity?
Reading a good book in the sun
Do you have any work quirks?
Can't stand still.
Amy Giesy, QAS
Manager of Credentialing and Event Programming
What is your favorite city landmark?
The Cathedral of Learning
Where is your favorite local hangout spot?
My backyard
What show do you think is binge-worthy?
Abbott Elementary
Do you have any pets? If so, what are they and what are their name(s)? If not, what is your dream pet?
Yes! Two cats, Josephine and Nubs.
What food do you crave the most?
Any type of cheese
What are 2-3 books you would recommend to anyone?
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, American Dirt and Kitchen Confidential
What is your hobby or favorite recreational activity?
Reading and riding my bike
Amie Goscinski
Director of Marketing & Communications
What is your favorite city landmark?
Hard to narrow this down- I truly love so much of Baltimore. Favorites include the National Aquarium, the Warehouse in front of Camden Yards, the Pagoda in Patterson Park, the Natty Boh sign that winks in Canton and the cobblestone streets in Fells Point.
Where is your favorite local hangout spot?
Really enjoying a few local breweries right now; Hopkins Farm Brewery and Independent Brewery. And I have always loved Boordy Vineyards.
What show do you think is binge-worthy?
So many great options- can't wait for the next season of Succession, Ozark and Letterkenny.
Do you have any pets? If so, what are they and what are their name(s)? If not, what is your dream pet?
I have a sweet, oversized fur baby. Finn is a golden lab retriever mix who won't relax unless he can herd all of his family into one spot.
What food do you crave the most?
Carbs are the downfall of all humanity! But I can't help but love a baked potato.
What are 2-3 books you would recommend to anyone?
I could never narrow this down!
What is your favorite song lyric or mantra and why?
"I like the way you work it. No diggity!"
What is your hobby or favorite recreational activity?
Photography, Volleyball, Traveling and Reading
Do you have any work quirks?
I'm mostly digital, but I still like to handwrite my notes. I need a handful of black flair tip pens and extremely sharpened pencils in front of me at all times.. I can't stand blue ink!
Alicia Hasenfuss
Marketing & Communications Coordinator/Graphic Designer
What show do you think is binge-worthy?
Game of Thrones
Do you have any pets? If so, what are they and what are their name(s)? If not, what is your dream pet?
I have a mini sheepadoodle named Izzie.
What food do you crave the most?
Sushi
What is your favorite song lyric or mantra and why?
"A life lived for art is never a life wasted." - Ten Thousand Hours by Macklemore. This song, especially this lyric, was what got me through college and any doubts I had about myself. Now I'm living my dream of being a graphic designer!
What is your hobby or favorite recreational activity?
I have a few favorite hobbies. I love to cross stitch and knit. I also love Halloween and getting dressed up, I especially love doing my makeup!
Paige Hines
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
What is your favorite city landmark?
Any big city skyline
Where is your favorite local hangout spot?
Brunch at Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen
What show do you think is binge-worthy?
Harley Quinn
Do you have any pets? If so, what are they and what are their name(s)? If not, what is your dream pet?
English Bulldog named Jax
What food do you crave the most?
Everything Pasta
What are 2-3 books you would recommend to anyone?
“Think and Grow Rich” and Atomic Habits
What is your favorite song lyric or mantra and why?
It’s a song lyric and a mantra, From 3 Doors Down from their song "It’s Not My Time". The lyrics are: this life we live, it’s not what we have, it’s what we believe". I like this because it reminds us that who we are on the inside is more important than anything else.
What is your hobby or favorite recreational activity?
Mixed media art
Do you have any work quirks?
I have to have a written calendar in addition to my digital one.
Samantha Jackson
Association Coordinator
What is your favorite city landmark?
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon in Iceland
Where is your favorite local hangout spot?
TJMaxx or Rise 'N Grind Cafe
What show do you think is binge-worthy?
Grey's Anatomy and Vampire Diaries
Do you have any pets? If so, what are they and what are their name(s)? If not, what is your dream pet?
Yes, I have one orange tabby cat named Sandor.
What food do you crave the most?
Chocolate
What are 2-3 books you would recommend to anyone?
Leading Your Parents by Raven Solomon and Full Circle: From Hollywood to Real Life and Back Again by Andrea Barber
What is your favorite song lyric or mantra and why?
"Child I'm planting seeds. I'm a good God and I have a good plan." These are lyrics from Samantha Ebert's song Flowers. These lyrics give me peace by reminding me that God has a plan, and I will be okay.
What is your hobby or favorite recreational activity?
Jigsaw Puzzles
Do you have any work quirks?
If I don't write it down on paper, it will not happen.
Jessica Kiser
Marketing & Communications Coordinator/Graphic Designer
What is your favorite city landmark?
I have a soft spot for the Mount Royal Station in Baltimore City. At one point it was a station for the B&O railway, and was the first ever station in the world to have electrified passenger trains. Now it’s used as art studios for the Maryland Institute College of Art.
Where is your favorite local hangout spot?
Any Hot Pot or Korean BBQ restaurant. What’s better than good food and being with friends?
What show do you think is binge-worthy?
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. I even named one of my cats after a character.
What food do you crave the most?
A big bowl of salad. Call me crazy, but I love it. (It just might be the dressing I really like, though – Shhh)
What is your favorite song lyric or mantra and why?
Because it shows that the only barrier to success is you; “You are only confined by the walls you build yourself.” - Andrew Murphy
What is your hobby or favorite recreational activity?
I love cooking in my free time! I like to work on new recipes and perfect some old ones.
Stephanie Leader, QAS
Association Coordinator
What is your favorite city landmark?
I love visiting the Gettysburg Battlefields
What show do you think is binge-worthy?
Desperate Housewives and Love is Blind
Do you have any pets? If so, what are they and what are their name(s)? If not, what is your dream pet?
I have a corgi mix named Ein!
What food do you crave the most?
Sushi and hot wings
What are 2-3 books you would recommend to anyone?
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig, The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave
What is your hobby or favorite recreational activity?
Reading, freelance writing, taking my dog to the park
Do you have any work quirks?
I obsess over making sure my emails are read
Leanne Lonardo
Account Executive
What is your favorite city landmark?
Berlin TV Tower
Where is your favorite local hangout spot?
Anything on the water
What show do you think is binge-worthy?
Parks and Rec
What are 2-3 books you would recommend to anyone?
Kite Runner, The Great Gatsby anything by Nelson DeMille
Do you have any work quirks?
Complete neat freak
Tina Lorden
Association Coordinator
What is your favorite city landmark?
I love traveling with my family and like to explore different places. A favorite is Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and I enjoy visiting all lighthouses.
Where is your favorite local hangout spot?
My couch with a comfy blanket, a sweet scented candle lit, and Disney piano music playing in the background.
What show do you think is binge-worthy?
Ted Lasso
Do you have any pets? If so, what are they and what are their name(s)? If not, what is your dream pet?
Yes, I have a Dobermann named Arya.
What food do you crave the most?
Sweet & salty - chocolate covered pretzels or almonds
What are 2-3 books you would recommend to anyone?
The Women by Kristin Hannah, Beach Read by Emily Henry, and all books by Brene Brown.
What is your favorite song lyric or mantra and why?
I like everything upbeat and fun like Imagine Dragons - On Top of the World. I first heard this song on a Disney Cruise and it reminds me of the memories I made with my family on that trip.
What is your hobby or favorite recreational activity?
I love crafting and being in nature. Preserving memories through making photo coasters, scrapbooking, and designing cards and photobooks are some of my favorite crafting activities. Paddleboarding is hands-down my favorite outdoor activity, but when I can't do that I also enjoy walking with friends, hiking with family, and being anywhere outside. The sun is my happy place and watching the sun rise and set is something I love to do.
Do you have any work quirks?
Color-coding is my favorite so you will ??nd me with colored gel pens and sticky notes.
Kate Marine
Association Coordinator
What is your favorite city landmark?
Kauai, Hawaii
Where is your favorite local hangout spot?
Independent Brewing Co.
What show do you think is binge-worthy?
Schitt's Creek
Do you have any pets? If so, what are they and what are their name(s)? If not, what is your dream pet?
Yes, 2 dogs - Henry (Cockapoo), and Lucy (Cocker Spaniel)
What food do you crave the most?
A well balanced meal, aka, a bag of Doritos
What are 2-3 books you would recommend to anyone?
The Last Mrs. Parrish & American Dirt
What is your favorite song lyric or mantra and why?
I have everything I need
What is your hobby or favorite recreational activity?
Spending time outdoors with family
Do you have any work quirks?
Neat freak, pen particular, big post-it note girl
Kristen Philips, CAE, IOM
Association Executive
Where is your favorite local hangout spot?
The library, or kayaking at Lady Bird Lake.
What show do you think is binge-worthy?
Game of Thrones
Do you have any pets? If so, what are they and what are their name(s)? If not, what is your dream pet?
Maggie and Olive, two rescue chihuahuas.
What food do you crave the most?
Pizza! I am trying to perfect homemade pizza dough...
What are 2-3 books you would recommend to anyone?
The Sun Does Shine, and Lilac Girls.
What is your hobby or favorite recreational activity?
Traveling, Soccer (Real Madrid), Hiking, Formula1, Reading, Baking, Riding my Peloton!
Do you have any work quirks?
Does obsessively organizing my emails count?
Susan Posluszny
Junior Staff Accountant
What is your favorite city landmark?
Inner Harbor in Baltimore
What show do you think is binge-worthy?
Queen of the South
What food do you crave the most?
Chicken Teriyaki
What are 2-3 books you would recommend to anyone?
Mysteries, True Crime
What is your favorite song lyric or mantra and why?
Country songs cause I love Country
What is your hobby or favorite recreational activity?
Gaming
Olivia Riccio
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
What is your favorite city landmark?
Lehigh Valley Zoo/Trexler Game Preserve in PA
Where is your favorite local hangout spot?
Sandlot, Baltimore
What show do you think is binge-worthy?
Gilmore Girls (I've watched it too many times to count).
Do you have any pets? If so, what are they and what are their name(s)? If not, what is your dream pet?
I have a Whoodle (Wheaten Terrier/Poodle) named Lucy!
What food do you crave the most?
Soft pretzels in every shape and form. Must include cheese dipping sauce.
What is your favorite song lyric or mantra and why?
"Nothing is impossible, the word itself says "I'm possible!" -Audrey Hepburn
What is your hobby or favorite recreational activity?
Is petting every dog I meet a hobby?
Do you have any work quirks?
I have at least 50 sticky notes or lists going at once.
Cynthia Sanchez
Meeting Planner
What is your favorite city landmark?
I never get tired of visiting the Hoover Dam
What show do you think is binge-worthy?
Yellowstone
Do you have any pets? If so, what are they and what are their name(s)? If not, what is your dream pet?
White German Shepherd - Kona
What food do you crave the most?
Chocolate
What is your hobby or favorite recreational activity?
Travel
Do you have any work quirks?
I can't have more than a handful of emails in my inbox.
Diane Schafer, CMP, DES
Director of Meetings
What is your favorite city landmark?
The pagoda in Reading, PA near where I grew up (http://www.readingpagoda.com/)
Where is your favorite local hangout spot?
The Crazy Tuna
What show do you think is binge-worthy?
Peaky Blinders
Do you have any pets? If so, what are they and what are their name(s)? If not, what is your dream pet?
Roscoe P. Coltrane - border collie/lab mix rescued November 2017. Best...dog...EVER!
What food do you crave the most?
Tacos, or anything Mexican with a really great margarita (rock with salt!)
What are 2-3 books you would recommend to anyone?
The Nightingale (Kristin Hannah), A Gentleman in Moscow (Amor Towles), Rebecca (Daphne du Maurier)
What is your favorite song lyric or mantra and why?
Even when I'm a mess I still put on a vest With an S on my chest Oh yes I'm a Superwoman - why? because I can, lol!
What is your hobby or favorite recreational activity?
Hiking, kayaking - really anything outdoors
Do you have any work quirks?
I have so many quirks, it's hard to break out the ones that are just for work.
Barb Signorelli, CPA
Senior Staff Accountant
What is your favorite city landmark?
Sagrada Familia, Barcelona
Where is your favorite local hangout spot?
Pairings Bistro
What show do you think is binge-worthy?
Mare of Easttown
What food do you crave the most?
Pasta
What is your hobby or favorite recreational activity?
Walking/Hiking
Do you have any work quirks?
I only use blue pens!
Mary Skudzinskas, CPA
CFO
What is your favorite city landmark?
Ravens Stadium!
Where is your favorite local hangout spot?
Seven in New Freedom, PA
What show do you think is binge-worthy?
For All Mankind
Do you have any pets? If so, what are they and what are their name(s)? If not, what is your dream pet?
Jack, a Rat Rerrier who showed up in our yard and we could not find his owners.
What food do you crave the most?
Seafood
What is your hobby or favorite recreational activity?
Cooking
Do you have any work quirks?
The month needs to be spelled out entirely when naming financial files.
Shelby Smiley
Association Executive; Associate Director
Where is your favorite local hangout spot?
Anywhere outside
What show do you think is binge-worthy?
How I Met Your Mother
Do you have any pets? If so, what are they and what are their name(s)? If not, what is your dream pet?
Miniature Poodle named Lyla
What food do you crave the most?
Coffee
What are 2-3 books you would recommend to anyone?
The History of Love, The Night Circus
What is your hobby or favorite recreational activity?
Mountain Biking
Danielle Spigler, QAS
Certifications Manager
Where is your favorite city landmark?
The Rehoboth boardwalk!
Where is your favorite local hangout spot?
Havre deGrace
What show do you think is binge-worthy?
Friends & Gilmore Girls
Do you have any pets? If so, what are they and what are their name(s)? If not, what is your dream pet?
A crazy beagle mix named Buddy.
What food do you crave the most?
Fries
What are 2-3 books you would recommend to anyone?
This is hard to pick! Colleen Hoover is a recent favorite.
What is your favorite song lyric or mantra and why?
"I break tradition sometimes my tries are outside the lines, we've been conditioned to not make mistakes but I can't live that way."
What is your hobby or favorite recreational activity?
I love volleyball, and I coach at CMW HS and club.
Do you have any work quirks?
I love a nicely color-coded system!
Karen Sroczynski
Staff Accountant
What is your favorite city landmark?
Havre de Grace Lighthouse (Maryland)
What show do you think is binge-worthy?
Doctor Who
What food do you crave the most?
chocolate or pizza
What are 2-3 books you would recommend to anyone?
The Giver, The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe
What is your favorite song lyric or mantra and why?
There are bridges you cross you didn't know you crossed until you've crossed. -Wicked
What is your hobby or favorite recreational activity?
Crocheting
Anne Stone
Account Executive
What is your favorite city landmark?
It's hard to beat the view of Sydney Harbor and the iconic Sydney Opera House.
Where is your favorite local hangout spot?
Anyplace with a view of the water.
What show do you think is binge-worthy?
Two favorites that couldn't be more different — The Bear and The Crown.
Do you have any pets? If so, what are they and what are their name(s)? If not, what is your dream pet?
I have two dogs — Ricky and Rosie. They are both Havanese. Ricky is three and Rosie is one.
What food do you crave the most?
Sushi!
What are 2-3 books you would recommend to anyone?
Pillars Of The Earth by Ken Follett and Traction: Get A Grip On Your Business by Gino Wickman
What is your hobby or favorite recreational activity?
Biking, hiking, reading and hanging out at the beach
Do you have any work quirks?
Meticulously organizing my week.
Andrew Stringfellow, QAS
Associate
What is your favorite city landmark?
National Aquarium in Baltimore, MD
Where is your favorite local hangout spot?
Oriole Park at Camden Yards
What show do you think is binge-worthy?
Startup
Do you have any pets? If so, what are they and what are their name(s)? If not, what is your dream pet?
12 year young Goldendoodle (Chessie)
What food do you crave the most?
Maryland Crabs
What are 2-3 books you would recommend to anyone?
"The Art of Racing in the Rain" by Garth Stein & "Get in the Game" (Cal Ripken)
What is your favorite song lyric or mantra and why?
Work Hard, Play Hard
What is your hobby or favorite recreational activity?
Watching/Playing sports with friends & family.
Do you have any work quirks?
Not that I know of...
Fred Stringfellow, CAE
President; Association Executive
What is your favorite city landmark?
Federal Hill Park in Baltimore
Where is your favorite local hangout spot?
Canton Waterfront (Baltimore)
What show do you think is binge-worthy?
Ozarks
Do you have any pets? If so, what are they and what are their name(s)? If not, what is your dream pet?
My Golden Doodle “Chessie”
What food do you crave the most?
Chocolate "anything"
What are 2-3 books you would recommend to anyone?
Ken Follett's "Pillars of the Earth" series
What is your favorite song lyric or mantra and why?
Sweet Caroline - it’s my daughter's name
What is your hobby or favorite recreational activity?
Walking/biking along the Baltimore waterfront
Do you have any work quirks?
Of course not. Well OK, I'm a bit of a freak about punctuality.
Melanie Taylor, CAE
Association Executive
What is your favorite city landmark?
Seven Mile Bridge (Florida Keys)
Where is your favorite local hangout spot?
R. Thomas Deluxe Grill in Atlanta, GA
What show do you think is binge-worthy?
Avatar the Last Airbender
Do you have any pets? If so, what are they and what are their name(s)? If not, what is your dream pet?
Potsie (yorkie) and Appa (shih poo)
What food do you crave the most?
Mango
What are 2-3 books you would recommend to anyone?
The Boys in the Boat and 11/22/63
What is your hobby or favorite recreational activity?
Crochet
Do you have any work quirks?
Writing with gel pens in my spiral notebook
Jennifer Thornton, IOM
Association Executive
What is your favorite city landmark?
As a movie lover, my favorite Baltimore landmark is a toss up between our historic theaters - The Senator or The Charles. The best landmark I've visited in any city is Pompeii.
Where is your favorite local hangout spot?
The Starboard - Dewey Beach, DE
What show do you think is binge-worthy?
I know there are tons of binge-worthy shows that are popular now, but the one that has stood the test of time for me is Seinfeld.
What food do you crave the most?
I can't start my day without a good latte.
What is your favorite song lyric or mantra and why?
And I think to myself, what a wonderful world. This song and lyric reminds me to stop and appreciate all of the small, beautiful things we can take for granted day to day.
What is your hobby or favorite recreational activity?
Cooking/baking. I love trying new recipes and techniques.
Nick Wesdock, CMP
Meeting Planner
What is your favorite city landmark?
360 bridge in Austin, TX
Where is your favorite local hangout spot?
The Dinghy in Isle of Palms, SC
What show do you think is binge-worthy?
Entourage
Do you have any pets? If so, what are they and what are their name(s)? If not, what is your dream pet?
No pets right now, but would like to get a Samoyed or Burnese Mountain Dog.
What food do you crave the most?
Pizza
What are 2-3 books you would recommend to anyone?
Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcom Gladwell and anything by Ernest Hemingway
What is your favorite song lyric or mantra and why?
"Don't count the days, make the days count" — Muhammad Ali. I think we spend a lot of our lives waiting for things (the next weekend, the next holiday, next year, etc.), and I love this quote because it reminds us to live in the moment and take advantage of every second we have.
What is your hobby or favorite recreational activity?
Traveling, checking out new breweries, and just about any outdoor activity, especially hunting, fishing and going to the beach.
Do you have any work quirks?
I keep the plastic from the dry cleaner on all my work clothes when I travel because I think it helps protect them from getting wrinkled.
Daniel Whitehead
Account Executive; Associate Director
What is your favorite city landmark?
Berlin Wall
Where is your favorite local hangout spot?
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) outdoor garden/lawn
What show do you think is binge-worthy?
The Wire
Do you have any pets? If so, what are they and what are their name(s)? If not, what is your dream pet?
Two cats - Bailey and Hushpuppy
What food do you crave the most?
Wings
What are 2-3 books you would recommend to anyone?
Kitchen Confidential and Medium Raw by Anthony Bourdain
What is your hobby or favorite recreational activity?
Recently I've started acquiring collector's DVDs and Blu Rays of great movies I love.
Joe Winn
Account Executive
What is your favorite city landmark?
The Brookeville Beer Farm
Where is your favorite local hangout spot?
Rachel Carson State Park
What show do you think is binge-worthy?
Expanse
Do you have any pets? If so, what are they and what are their name(s)? If not, what is your dream pet?
2 dogs (Ember and Luna) and 1 cat (Murphy)
What food do you crave the most?
Mole Poblano
What are 2-3 books you would recommend to anyone?
Sapiens, 1492, and Brave New World
What is your favorite song lyric or mantra and why?
All the world is indeed a stage
What is your hobby or favorite recreational activity?
Playing music and fitness
Do you have any work quirks?
I make lots of "to do" lists