As a resident of the area for several years, I continue to grow in my love for the natural beauty of the mountains, lakes, and waterfalls, as well as the caring people who have made this area their full-time, or seasonal home. Upon coming to the area, I served as a visiting Professor in the Business College at Western Carolina University. I later became an investor in real estate, and thereafter an active, full-time REALTOR and Business Broker. ...