A minority-owned Portland manufacturer

My parents never saw it coming. Growing up in the 80s, my parents had a Scandinavian Deli in Lakewood, Washington. They started off doing really well, and everybody loved it. A few years later, we moved to a Tacoma location in a strip mall.

Soon after the doors opened, the rent increased, and before they knew it, the rent went up four times in just four short months. They didn’t fully understand the fine print in the rental terms before signing, so they never saw the hike coming. They didn’t know what they didn’t know. But the next thing I knew, they couldn’t afford the rent and had to close their doors.

It’s from this experience that my love for helping Business Owners started. Now, I get to advocate for people like my parents. That’s what ignites my drive.

As an owner with three businesses (two in manufacturing and one in financial services) in my portfolio, I understand all sides.

I gained unique and valuable experiences from working in the financial industry to owning multiple businesses – so I understand all sides of business ownership.

In 2018, I battled an autoimmune disease that put me in the hospital and gave me a near-death experience. I am so grateful for the nurses and doctors who listened to what I had to say as I shared my fears, concerns, and doubts. They shared their compassion and knew how to handle the emotional roller coaster I was on. They knew the process and guided me through it.

It was tough, but that positive experience with my doctors provided focus. So, I set out, along with my team at Freeman Lundt, to serve in inspired and more meaningful ways.