• Starfish Partnerships, Founder

    Walton Chamber of Commerce (GA), President

  • — 29+ Years as President of the Walton County Chamber of Commerce

    — 24 Years of Leadership Training and Management

    — Graduate of Institute for Organization Management

    — Institute for Organization Management Faculty

    — Gallup Certified Clifton Strengths Coach

    — Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member

    — Team Building & Facilitation

    — Coaching & Consulting

Our Story

I’ve been so fortunate to serve as the President of the Walton Chamber of Commerce for over 29 years and still counting. As I think about what might be next for me several years down the road, I knew I had a strong desire to continue positively impacting people’s lives.

This led me to establish Starfish Partnerships, a company deeply rooted in our faith. The name of the company, purchased in 2020, was inspired from my purchase of an Alex and Ani bracelet featuring a Starfish emblem. The card with the bracelet read “The starfish is a resilient creature that constantly regenerates, intuitively navigates the sea and directly impacts its ecological community. A highly sensitive creature, the Starfish can help us sort our own feelings. It symbolizes guidance, intuition and vigilance. A good reminder that we are always guided.”

Leadership demands resilience, self-discovery, continuous personal and team development and growth. It is crucial for us to dedicate time to revitalize and re-energize ourselves. Just like the Starfish, we must have the intuition and attentiveness to lead ourselves and those around us.

I genuinely care about you and I know that building robust communities, organizations and businesses requires great leadership and a collaborative team.

Mission

To make a difference in the lives of others, one person and one group at a time.

Vision

Guided by our faith, our vision is to create a profound and lasting positive impact in the lives of individuals, as well as their organizations, businesses, and communities. We are dedicated to empowering others, building resilience, and facilitating sustainable success.