We look forward to showcasing employees each month so that you can get to know each other better!
Britney Henry
“I provide memorable customer service experiences while promoting the brand.”
What’s something about you that not many people know?
I can paint! You could say I am an aspiring artist.
What’s your favourite hobby?
I like road trips.
What’s your favorite food?
Curried Shrimp and white rice(for now…lol), I am also
loving fried fish from this quaint little place in Jamaica
called Hellshire.
What’s your favourite smell and why?
Rain hits a hot pavement because it reminds me of how things always cool down after a while.
What’s your favourite Holiday?
Christmas duhhhh it’s all about the lights and the feeling. Just got excited again.
What was the last book you read?
I have been struggling through Rich Dad, Poor Dad lol.
What’s the greatest accomplishment of your life?
Surviving 9 hard months of pregnancy and becoming a twin mom to two girls who will be named Kyomi and Kianna.
What are three items on your bucket list?
Paragliding, travelling to Paris and seeing the Eiffel Tower, to go on a Norwegian cruise
What’s your favorite travel destination?
The rural parishes of beautiful Jamaica… for now!
What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?
Honestly, I can’t think of anything, but Martin Luther King Jr reportedly said… If you can’t run, walk, if you can’t walk, crawl, but by all means, keep moving.
Do you like to stay up late or wake up early?
Outside of when required, I generally do not like to wake early, so it would have to be ‘stay up late’.
How do you approach learning something new?
With enthusiasm and great excitement. I love learning new things.
What are you passionate about?
Making the best of my life and not being defined by my circumstances.
What’s something on your desk, a nearby wall, or out a window that makes you smile during your workday?
This huge mirror I erected, sounds a bit vain but I like to watch myself work, makes me feel like a real adult.
When at work, how do you motivate yourself?
I tell myself that when I answer the phone I have the
ability to make someone’s day better and I look forward to that opportunity. (unfortunately, I do not always succeed but I won’t stop trying).
If your current team had a mascot, what would it be?
The hummingbird, its little wings beating and abnormal speed while still maintaining grace and movement.
Angela Stokes
“I am part of the Admin team or, as we call ourselves, the Data Analyst team. I am currently responsible for 40 + Stores, I look at the desklog everyday & deals at least once a week in each of my stores and make sure our amazing advisors get proper credit for apts and deals. Which helps Advisors reach their bonuses.”
What’s something about you that not many people know?
That I once had a poem published.
What’s your favourite hobby?
This is a tough question, I have a lot of hobbies, it’s hard to pick just one. I love Photography, crocheting and making things with my Cricut and sublimating on mugs and slates and wind spinners and giving my creations as gifts.
What’s your favourite food?
Pasta with good meatballs!
What was the last book you read?
Lessons In Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
What’s the greatest accomplishment of your life?
Accepting Jesus as my savior.
What are three items on your bucket list?
Seeing the Northern Lights, Traveling to Alaska, Owning a 66 Mustang
What’s your favorite travel destination?
I sadly have not traveled much in my life. I love New England. But I would go back to Washington State or Hawaii again in a heartbeat
What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?
As long as you know what the truth is, it doesn’t matter what anyone else says about you.
How do you approach learning something new?
I am a visual learner, so lots of notes and do what I am learning
What are you passionate about?
My grandbabies.
What’s something on your desk, a nearby wall, or out a window that makes you smile during your workday?
I have a digital photo frame loaded with pictures of my grandbabies, family and friends
Do you like to stay up late or wake up early?
I am a natural night owl.
When at work, how do you motivate yourself?
I thrive when I am helping others, and that’s my job in a nutshell. That’s what keeps me going.
If your current team had a mascot, what would it be?
Sherlock Holmes, because sometimes figuring out the files is like solving a mystery
Emily Couture
“I am Strolid’s Administrative Specialist. I do a lot of work behind
the scenes setting up new dealerships, onboarding new
employees, and maintaining CRMs. I also help out in the support
channel, and you can hear my voice in most of the greetings for
our store calls back numbers.“
What’s something about you that not many people know?
I am currently working on my 2nd bachelor’s degree. The first was in fine art, this one is for marine biology.
What’s your favorite hobby?
I enjoy going to the beach with my family and friends.
What’s your favorite food?
Chicken tikka masala w/naan
What’s your favorite smell and why?
The first whiff of Christmas trees or wreaths of the holiday season, usually outside the supermarket. I always stop, close my eyes and breathe for a minute. It makes me feel like a kid again.
What was the last book you read?
Unmasked: My Life Solving America’s Cold Cases by Paul Holes.
What’s the greatest accomplishment of your life?
Studying abroad in Europe.
What are three items on your bucket list?
See a live North Atlantic right whale.
Visit the rainforest in Costa Rica and hold a sloth.
Become a certified SCUBA diver.
What’s your favorite travel destination?
Florence, Italy
What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?
You can’t make everyone happy. You’re not a taco.
Do you like to stay up late or wake up early?
I love waking up early, but I stay up late most nights.
How do you approach learning something new?
I’m a perfectionist who is terrified of failing, so it’s often quite scary, but I know if I just stop stressing about it and do it, everything will be fine.
What are you passionate about?
Environmental preservation and conservation.
When at work, how do you motivate yourself?
I make a lot of lists.
If your current team had a mascot, what would it be?
A honey or bumble bee since we’re always busy!
Leo Galindo
“Proud member of the follow-up team. WORK 100% EVERY DAY “
What’s something about you that not many people know?
Love to sing out loud while driving alone.
What’s your favorite hobby?
Play Golf / Traveling.
What’s your favorite food?
Burgers but the meat patty must be grilled.
What’s your favorite Holiday?
Halloween and Spring Break.
What was the last book you read?
TOM CLANCY – Clear Present Danger / later saw the movie..
What’s the greatest accomplishment of your life?
Being a Father.
What are three items on your bucket list?
1.- Finish flying to get my Private Pilot License
2.- Tandem SkyDiving
3.- Climbing Mt. Rainier in Washington State
What’s your favorite travel destination?
The city that never sleeps, New York City.
What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?
Whatever you do, give it your 1000% heart and soul.
Do you like to stay up late or wake up early?
Both / I like to stay up late and watch movies. Wake up early and not waste the day sleeping.
What are you passionate about?
GENERAL AVIATION.
What’s something on your desk, a nearby wall, or out a window that makes you smile during your workday?
Family photos / and a picture of my next travel destination.
How do you approach learning something new?
One step at a time.
When at work, how do you motivate yourself?
My next travel destination / Mt. Rushmore.
If your current team had a mascot, what would it be?
BIG AL / like the best team ever!!!!!
Oto Mendieta
“Proud member of the follow-up team.”
What’s something about you that not many people know?
Not many people know that I can solve a Rubik’s Cube in under a minute! Just kidding! It takes me around 6 minutes
What’s your favorite hobby?
My favorite hobby is watching action movies. I love fighting scenes because I used to practice martial arts in the past.
What’s your favorite food?
I have a weakness for mexican food, specially tacos. There are a lot of mexican restaurants here in my town and I make sure I visit them all.
What’s your favorite Holiday?
Christimas is my favorite holiday. I enjoy the creativity involved as well as the fact I Will receive christmas gifts even though I do not receive any.
What’s the greatest accomplishment of your life?
Building up my house to move with my wife and daughter, we have 5 years living here now and the most satisfying thing is I do not owe any money on it
What are three items on your bucket list?
Traveling to New York, buying a property to run a business, and paying off my Brand new car are three items on my bucket list.
What’s your favorite travel destination?
I would love to travel to Switzerland because I know there amazing places as I have seen in videos so that I can relax.
What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?
“Don’t be afraid to fail, be afraid not to try.” This advice has pushed me out of my comfort zone and helped me grow personally and professionally.
Do you like to stay up late or wake up early?
I’m definitely a night owl. I find that I’m most productive and creative in the night when the world is getting quite.
What are you passionate about?
I’m passionate about living relax and far away from noise in order to keep my
self concentrated.
What’s something on your desk, a nearby wall, or out a window that makes you smile during your workday?
My ipad where I can see the camera at my mom`s house makes me feel I am always connected with her as well as my siblings.
How do you approach learning something new?
I approach learning something new with curiosity and determination. I enjoy diving deep into a subject, asking questions, and seeking out different perspectives.
When at work, how do you motivate yourself?
I stay motivated by setting clear goals for myself and celebrating small victories along the way. I also find inspiration from my colleagues and the impact of our work.
If your current team had a mascot, what would it be?
If our team had a mascot, it would be a hawk representing our aspiration to rise above challenges and obstacles. Like hawks, we’re always vigilant and ready to seize opportunities. Plus, hawks are powerful and graceful, empowering the strength of our team.
Fran Nesbeth
“As a Client Advisor, I handle appointment scheduling, maintain communication with customers via text and email, and ensure they are fully informed before their visit to our stores.“
What’s something about you that not many people know?
I binge watch Netflix series.
What’s your favorite hobby?
I love playing Ludo King. It brings me joy.
What’s your favorite food?
I love shrimp temporal rolls. It is so delicious.
What’s the greatest accomplishment of your life?
While my degree required hard work and dedication, my greatest accomplishment by far is becoming a mother, a role that brings me immense joy and fulfillment.
What was the last book you read?
“Think Big” by Ben Carson
What are three items on your bucket list?
Traveling to Paris, learning a new language fluently and starting my own business.
What’s your favorite travel destination?
Exploring Dunn’s River Falls is an absolute delight. It is one of Jamaica’s tourist gems located on the north coast. The beach has a spectacular view, as well as the falls. Feeling the cool water against your skin is simply heavenly.
What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?
Always believe in yourself, even when others doubt you.
Do you like to stay up late or wake up early?
I prefer to stay up late because of how quiet it is.
What are you passionate about?
I am passionate about serving God, taking care of my family, and embracing life to the fullest.
What’s something on your desk, a nearby wall, or out a window that makes you smile during your workday?
Occasionally, I find myself drawn to admire my family’s trophies. Each one serves as a proud reminder of our collective achievements, and each time I see them, it fills me with joy.
How do you approach learning something new?
I like to break down the subject matter into manageable parts, and practice regularly.
When at work, how do you motivate yourself?
Setting small, achievable goals and celebrating each accomplishment.
If your current team had a mascot, what would it be?
A Lion, symbolizing strength, unity, and leadership.