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Check back often to learn about the celebrations of our LBB members.

Meet Hope Votaw Krugh with USA Mortgage

5/31/2023

 
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  • Name: Hope Votaw Krugh

Business Name: USA Mortgage

Please list 3 of your favorite likes: 
  • Reading,
  • Being out in Nature with my Children,
  • Baking

Please list 3 of your least favorite things: I try not to be negative :)

Where did you go to school (high school or college): UMSL

What is your favorite movie? No favorite movie, but The Office is my favorite show!

What is your favorite sports team? STL Blues

What do you enjoy most in life? The connection I have with my kids, husband, and friends

What is your catchphrase? Don't Tell Me No, Tell Me How

What is your biggest accomplishment? Balancing having happy kids, a happy husband, and happy clients with a full heart.

Tell us anything else you would like us to know.
I choose to see the good in people and in situations, and it is something that has carried me far in this life, and has instilled an unwavering sense of gratitude. There is goodness in everything, and a lesson we can walk away with in any trial, whether that is within ourselves or something we learn from those around us. This has impacted how I mother, it's impacted my strength in my marriage, and it has impacted my success in my business. Kindness is never wasted.

I try to bring that level of gratitude into every encounter with people, but my ultimate goal will probably be to make you laugh.

I love hosting, and will more than likely bring baked bread for you at some point or another.
My focus in business is to grow with quality people, even if only a few, than to cast a wide net and partner with just anyone. This has served me well in maintaining peace in my career and personal life.

Connect with Hope:
  • Business Facebook Page

Meet Catrenia Roach with Forward Financial Group

5/24/2023

 
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Name: Catrenia Roach

Business Name: Forward Financial Group


Please list 3 of your favorite likes: 
  • Faith,
  • Family and
  • Finances

Please list 3 of your least favorite things: 
  • Being Micromanaged,
  • Bad Attitudes and
  • Non Team Players

Where did you go to school (high school or college): Jacksonville High School

What is your favorite movie? Avengers Series

What is your favorite sports team? Chicago Blackhawks

What do you enjoy most in life? Helping people fix the money thing.

What is your catchphrase? However comma

What is your biggest accomplishment? Graduating College/Summa Cum Laude with 7,6, and 3 year old children at the time.

Tell us anything else you would like us to know.
I have been happily married for 37 years to my husband who is completely opposite of my type A personality. My husband and I have 3 adult children who are thriving in their marriages, engagements, and relationships. We also have two grandchildren. One grandson and one granddaughter. I enjoy doing things that involve my faith, family, and other peoples finances. You can usually find me teaching a small group related to my favorite things or growing my business by connecting with others. In the summertime you can find me by my pool with with my grandkids or traveling.

Connect with Catrenia Roach: 
  • Personal Facebook

Meet Sonja Michael with Signarama O'Fallon

5/17/2023

 
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Name: Sonja Michael

Business Name: Signarama O'Fallon

Please list 3 of your favorite likes: 
  • My family,
  • my dog, and
  • warm sunny days
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Please list 3 of your least favorite things:
  • Mean people,
  • Ambrosia salad (inside family joke)

Where did you go to school (high school or college): Fox High School

What is your favorite movie? Avengers (or almost any Marvel movie)

What is your favorite sports team? St. Louis Blues

What do you enjoy most in life? Family time. My family is my world

What is your catchphrase? Let go, and let God!

What is your biggest accomplishment? My biggest accomplishment has been entering back into the workforce after being a stay-at-home mom for several years and then dealing with health issues. It wasn't easy, but worth it!

Tell us anything else you would like us to know.
I will be celebrating 16 years of marriage this year. We have a 10-year-old son and a 2-year-old Yorkie. Life is good!

Congratulations Elizabeth Wade

5/11/2023

 
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Congratulations Elizabeth Wade for being named one of the St. Louis Business Journal's 100 St Louisans You Should Know in Business.

Meet Sandy Ferkel with Images by Sandra

5/10/2023

 
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Name: Sandy Ferkel

Business Name: Images by Sandra

Please list 3 of your favorite likes: 
  • Traveling to new destinations
  • Boating with friends and family
  • Watching my grandkids develop and learn with awe

Please list 3 of your least favorite things:
  • Snakes
  • Politics
  • Coffee
Where did you go to school (high school or college): Washington University and Hazelwood East High School

What is your favorite movie?  Not really a movie, but currently I'm hooked on The Chosen

What is your favorite sports team? Not a follower of team sports, but anyone want to play pickleball?

What do you enjoy most in life? Since none of my kiddos live in town, I cherish anytime we can travel to get together and make memories.

What is your catchphrase? "Let all that you do be done in love." 1 Corinthians 16:14

What is your biggest accomplishment?  Raising my four children

Tell us anything else you would like us to know.
I'm a portrait photographer who specializes in personal branding. To quote my website, "Nothing is more important than the relationships we build with other people throughout our lives. The love of those around us who see us, build us up, and encourage us to hope is what gives us the ability to influence this world for the better. I use my photography to encourage you to share your talents and to love others well. Together we can make a positive difference."
I'm naturally shy when it comes to networking, so I've been relieved to meet so many sweet inviting ladies already at LBB. Looking forward to developing some great relationships and growing together!

Connect with Sandy:
  • LinkedIn Profile
  • Personal Facebook
  • Business Facebook 
  • Instagram

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