Suzanne began her journey to The Villages in the early 2000s, while visiting her parents who are residents. Her love for serving others and genuine hospitality began at an early age, while residing in Tokyo Japan. She gravitated to authentic hospitality while traveling overseas and experiencing it first-hand. Originally from Rochester NY, she grew up in a smaller lakeside city with rolling countryside, beautiful summers, and vibrant falls. Summers were spent with her family on their boat, traveling between NY and Canada in the Thousand Island region.

Her career path began with a dual degree in Hotel and Club Management from Purdue University. Throughout her career, she worked in Banquets, Catering, Conference Planning and Sales leading her to Director positions since 2008. Throughout her career, she worked for Hyatt Hotels, Biltmore Estate, Howard Hughes Corporation and Margaritaville Resorts. Suzanne’s career allowed her to travel around the country and live in IL, OH, MI, NC, TX and spend nine years in both Northern and Southern CA.

Suzanne is blessed to have a very close relationship with her family. Her parents reside in The Villages, her older brother and sister in-law live in Wisconsin along with her niece and nephew. With her brother and sister in-law also studying at Purdue University, and they shared time at school together. While living in Japan at the age of 10, Suzanne and her brother shared the experience of attending and American School with over 42 nationalities in attendance. Family time is spent making meals together, catching up and having many laughs together.

Suzanne has a love for food and wine. While living in CA, she often visited Sonoma, Napa, Santa Rosa, and Monterey. Her hometown is very Italian inspired and therefore, she grew up eating pasta and pizza. While living oversees she gained a love for Japanese and Indian cuisine. She also loves Fish Tacos and will always order them, if on the menu. In her spare time, she likes to enjoy the simple things in life and relax.

Suzanne’s joined the Properties of The Villages Sales Team and brings her hospitality heart to help you find your Dream Home. She is eager to work with you to help you learn all about the benefits of The Villages Lifestyle and gain another friend here in The Villages.