What inspired you to pursue work in this field?

I joined Alpha Delta Pi when I enrolled at Texas State University in 2019. I was soon elected into an events position where I was able to exercise my creative ability and grew fond of the idea of pursuing events further.

What past work history prepared you for Cordillera Ranch?

Before Cordillera Ranch, I worked at a boutique hotel and was the Events Coordinator and Sales Director in a hybrid position. I thoroughly enjoyed my time there and I feel that hotels are similar to clubs when it comes to hospitality and fellowship.

What do you like most about working at Cordillera Ranch?

Of course, the membership and staff. Everyone out here is overwhelmingly accepting and personable. I enjoy the support and resources here at the Ranch. I feel like I am truly set up for success every day that I walk through the doors. 

What has been your most rewarding professional experience?

Landing the position here at Cordillera Ranch. I remember looking at the Cordillera website when I first arrived in Boerne, post-college, and thinking … wow, what a dream to work there. If you want it, go out and get it!

What do you do in your free time?

 I am an artist in my personal life! It is what I went to college for and it is my passion. I explore all mediums and commission some of my custom pieces. I get to express my creativity in my work life and personal life, win, win!

What motivates you to succeed? 

My parents. Mirroring their work ethic is my core driving force. I often reflect on the way they raised my brother and me to understand the value of hard work, kindness and always striving to achieve reasonable goals.  

Are you a cat or dog person, and why? 

Cat person! They are self-sustaining and loyal … how I want to be.

What is your favorite genre of music? 

I like anything a suburban dad would play in his garage while fixing up a run-down car in the summer of 1992. I’ll let your imagination do the rest. 

What’s the most embarrassing song on your playlist that you secretly enjoy? 

Anything from a musical. I am a musical theatre nerd. 

If you had to watch one movie on repeat, what would it be? 

I would watch the movie Grease over and over again. It taught me to never change yourself for someone and to love hard. A true classic (musical nerd).

If you could time travel, where would you go? 

15th century Florence at the height of the Renaissance, to meet figures like Leonardo da Vinci or Michelangelo! 

What was your most recent adventure?

Visiting Breckenridge, Colorado. I haven’t done much traveling in my life. What a pleasure it was to see that part of the U.S. 

Anything that would surprise others about yourself? 

I won Grand Champion at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo Art Show in 2019! It was the most surreal day of my life; I was featured on TV and won a scholarship that I used to further my education at Texas State University later that year. I drew a portrait of an old, rugged cowboy and submitted it in the show for fun. Never was I expecting a phone call saying I won it all.