RISING. GRINDING. ACHIEVING.

As a winner of the 2021 Rising Star under 40 award hosted by 7 Rivers Alliance, I have to admit that I was incredibly humbled by the entirety of the experience. We are so lucky to have such amazing humans in the La Crosse, Wisconsin area and I cannot believe that I would even be considered to be within that group.

I am so thankful for the nomination and for the Board selecting me as a winner. I constantly strive to give back to the community and want to continue to not only push myself but the Coulee Region to be better than we were yesterday. We can always accomplish great things when we are working together and I just want to be a part of it!

Just remember, to be a leader you don't have to maintain a certain title and it doesn't have to be in a professional organization. It can be within your community, your niche area, or your sphere of influence. You can be a leader and inspire others every day with every interaction. And remember "People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will NEVER forget the way you made them feel."

Leadership is about empowering others, empowering your community, and empowering yourself to step outside of your comfort zone get vulnerable, and truly pour into those areas that are important to your success. Leadership is about investing in others and helping bring the very best out of them. Leadership is about showing up for people, on time and ready to go in whatever capacity is necessary. Leadership is about being a servant to those around you because if it's in your heart, it comes naturally.