I was born in New England – Massachusetts to a nurse and Marine Vietnam Veteran oorah. Attained my bachelor’s degree in accounting and started working in Boston MA then moved around the Central, South, and Eastern United States enhancing my experience working with companies such as Alcoa, Goodyear, American Woodmark, and Amazon. Married my southern gentlemen from Mississippi and we raised our handsome twin boys and a beautiful daughter. We happily reside in South Carolina now – no more moving the family, we found our home.
Q: Tell us about yourself, including a little bit about where you grew up, your education, your family, interests, passions, and career?
I grew up in New England where the winters are long and the summers are only 2 months. My family of five were very close and we loved going to our summer cottage in Vermont. I went into Accounting because I love numbers and quickly moved into Operations as the fixer. Learned so many awesome tools to help business from my experiences. Instead of working for big business making them money, I started my own business supporting small businesses in the Upstate. Click to learn more about my business Hatten Consulting, LLC.
Q: How long have you lived or worked in The Golden Strip?
I have lived here for almost 5 years.
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I love to scrap book.
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in The Golden Strip?
Kara Dowers – she welcomed me into the fold and it seems like I have known here forever. She is always looking out for everyone and very supportive.
Q: What current / former local business makes you the most nostalgic about The Golden Strip?
Scandi Coffee in Greer – coffee in a tiny house!
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about The Golden Strip?
Love the mountain backdrop – even with the hustle bustle of the day – look to the mountains and be at peace.
Q: With so much growth in our area, there are always new places popping up. Tell us about the a “new to you” place that you recently tried.
Barista Alley – Downtown Greer, SC.
Q: What 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME or NEIGHBOR?
Treat your neighbors like family.
Q: If you had friends or family visiting you from out of town, what is the one place that you must take them to?
Downtown Greer – so many neat shops.
Q: If you had a free day with no plans, what would you do? Or where can we find you on the weekends?
I like getting up early having my coffee and playing with my dogs.
Q: If you were cast into a major motion picture and had your choice of anyone to be your co-star, who would you choose?
Nicholas Cage.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
Go to Alaska.
Q: What advice would you give to a crowd of people?
Always be true to yourself!
Q: Who would you like to see nominated for this project, The Faces of The Golden Strip?
Kara Dowers.
