I am the 53 year old owner operator, along with my husband, Scott, of Kinetic Ninja Warrior, a ninja warrior obstacle course training facility in Bel Air, MD. Scott and I opened Kinetic Ninja Warrior in November of 2016, and we’ve been having a lot of fun ever since then! We have 2 adult children, a 32 year old daughter and 29 year old son. I grew up in South Carolina, and I met Scott when he was a college student at Clemson University. I was a high school aged gymnast, and Scott got a part time job working at the gym where I was an athlete. We’re still doing athletics together, after almost 33 of marriage. Now we both compete as a part of the World Ninja League, in ninja warrior obstacle course racing, in the Masters age division, which is 40+ years of age.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
We married in 1991 in Bel Air, and we have 2 adult children. Our 32 year old daughter lives in Pittsburgh, PA, and our 29 year old son lives in Baltimore with his wife.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
We have been owner/operators of our own youth fitness schools since 2006, when we opened Kinetic Youth Academy. We’re blessed to be able to have a positive influence on so many people!
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Fugi Sushi, The Lodge, One Eleven Main
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
I moved to Bel Air in 1990, so 34 years.
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
William Walker
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
5th Element, Ted Lasso
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Keep and open mind and never give up!
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Double T Diner
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Michelle Obama, she’s very inspiring and real. It would have to be One Eleven Main.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
Bel Air is a big town with a small town vibe.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Business owner, but having passed operations to our manager.
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I’m a big fan of Eminem, the rapper.
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Sunrise and sunset over the Susquehanna River.
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My students at Kinetic Ninja Warrior.
Q: What community service or volunteer work do you participate in for your local community?
We support our community by providing an athletic outlet at many community events, such as the Bel Air BBQ Bash.
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Love, woods, dog.
