For anyone who doesn’t know you, tell us a little bit about yourself.

I grew up in small-town Kansas then moved to the big city (Oklahoma City) for college. I started as a graphic designer with Fleming Companies in the late 80s and have been in this business ever since. I love to travel and, wherever I go, I tend to rate the place on the quality and diversity of the local grocery stores. (Is that bad?)

What did you miss most about Arizona during the time you were away?

Aside from the obvious—the beautiful weather—I missed the beauty of the desert (me, who loves trees and rain!), the wide-open vistas and the diversity of the state.

What did you miss about DW Green Company?

My friends. It’s rare to find such an innovative, diverse group of foodie-oriented people. And the collaborative environment is so unique. It’s what makes our culture successful. (Oh, and I missed DW’s jokes.)

What are you most looking forward to now that you’re back in a new role?

Coming from a print background of many years, learning the web side is a new challenge, but a welcome one. I’m finding that the same skill-set that I’ve used for managing print projects has laid the groundwork for my new position.

Anything else you want to share?

I am thrilled to be back. I can’t express that enough.