Type Of Business:
Furniture and antique retailer
Expertise:
Solid wood furniture; Sales and marketing; Retail management
Major Product/SVS:
Furniture and antique products
Affiliations Awards:
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution; National Lions
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
As a person with a good heart.
If you could solve one problem in the world today, what would it be?:
Poverty
If you could have lunch with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why?:
Jesus Christ, because I have a lot of questions I would like answered.
Charity:
International Alliance; Local Church
Number Of Years In Profession:
30
Number Of Years In Current Position:
30
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to the support of her husband.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession after both she and her husband retired from government jobs. Her husband met someone who introduced them to the world of antiques.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Helping customers find what they are looking for; Overseeing the company's day-to-day operations; Managing the showroom staff; Maintaining records of transactions and reporting sales to the manufacturers
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Rankin hopes to either pass the business on to her children or sell it.