I have been a member of GreenStone’s Human Resource Department since 2007. While my primary job is to manage payroll and benefits for our staff, I also get to spread enthusiasm about health and wellness by serving as the Wellness Coordinator.

In this role, I try to expose our staff to fun and exciting ways to build healthy lifestyles. I have personally found that when people are healthy and feel good about themselves, they have less stress, are in a better mood, have more confidence, have more clarity and are generally happier. Sometimes, people don’t know how to start building a healthier lifestyle or they need the extra motivation to do so. The programs I develop and/or promote add extra incentive and guidance for people as well as provide staff with exposure to new and exciting ideas on how to maintain their individual goals. I focus the programs around prevention, fitness, nutrition, well-being and community; five key components to developing and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Through this blog, I am hoping to inspire you, the reader, to make healthier lifestyle choices and to get involved with GreenStone staff by sharing information, events, and activities that can jointly improve all of our health and well-being.

In my spare time, I am a graduate student at Central Michigan University where I am seeking my master’s degree in Human Resources. At home I have two incredible dogs, Bartley James and Batman, who keep me on my feet and highly entertained. They are great fitness motivators and they encourage me to hit the pavement every now and again.