In 1992, my husband, Frank, and I relocated to Kitsap County when he was stationed here with the United States Navy. Like many others in our community, we fell in love with the beautiful surroundings and small town feel and we could not imagine putting roots down anywhere else.

In 2004, after several years of commuting to Seattle, I grabbed at the chance to establish my Edward Jones office in Silverdale. The opportunity allowed me to work close to home and once again become involved in our community. I am an active member of the Silverdale Chamber of Commerce, where I served as president in 2011. I am a member of the Central Kitsap Community Council and a proud supporter of the Kitsap Humane Society and StandUp for Kids. For fun, I like to coach girls' youth basketball, garden, walk our wonderful rescue dog and learn new languages as Frank and I plan our next travel adventure.

Lauren Nokleby, my branch office administrator, joined Edward Jones in 2013. She and her husband, Phillip, were born in Kitsap and are very proud to call this home. In her free time, she enjoys arts and crafts, trying new recipes and hunting for agates on beaches around the Pacific Northwest.

Over my many years with Edward Jones, I have worked with a wide array of families in our community. These experiences have developed my understanding and knowledge of the situations specific to our county's largest employers and its many specialized small businesses. I work with all of my clients under the guiding principal that wealth is built one day at a time and that patience and preparedness are vital characteristics in reaching an important goal.

Lauren and I value partnering with our clients throughout their lives and these relationships are the cornerstone and passion of our practice. We welcome the opportunity to introduce ourselves personally and talk with you about what is most important to you and your family.