I grew up in Lincoln, NE, then graduated high school and college there. Once I was done with school in 2004, I started seeking job openings out of state. I’ve always loved Colorado and decided to take a job in Grand Junction in 2005, which is where I met my husband of 19 years and had our son. In 2007 we moved to Montrose and have lived and loved it here ever since. I honestly can’t think of another place I’d rather call my home.
Helping people has always been a passion of mine, so I made the decision to take a job in the medical field in Montrose and stayed in that job for 7 years, I loved the patients but still needed to make a life change. One of my dear friends talked me into working with her at a local trailer dealership. I didn’t think I ever had potential to be a trailer salesperson, but I ended up working for that company for 6 ½ successful years and found out that I really am passionate about trailers. The key to being a great salesperson is to be able to talk to people, spend time with them, and make sure you follow through with your promises. I quickly learned that I could still help people and get to know them on a personal level, while providing them with the quality trailer that they need! Honesty and quality are what I strive for in every trailer deal! To me, customer service has always been my number one. Without your customers you wouldn’t have a business to run!
Once that trailer dealership moved out of the area, I came to work for Black Dog Equipment. I really wanted to work for another hometown business that was born and raised here in the great Uncompahgre Valley! I wasn’t sure what my new adventure with Black Dog Equipment would entail, being that it is an equipment rental store, and I had been a trailer salesperson for so many years before. I was very honored when the owners, Eric and Riyanon, asked me to open a trailer dealership. The next task was seeking the best of the best trailers available on the market. A trailer brand that is exceptional in their quality of product, availability of options, and customer service. I have always had my eye on Diamond C trailers, so I reached out to them to become a dealer. Next thing I know they were out here signing us up! I was so privileged to be accepted as a Diamond C Dealer. I have truly never worked with a better trailer company and group of people. Once you buy a Diamond C, you never go back! That’s partially because they last SO long, but mostly because once you experience their quality there are no other trailer brands that compare to it!
In my time away from work, my family, our three dogs, and I enjoy camping, fishing, riding our side by sides, and exploring in the mountains. During the summer months we spend weekends camping in the Silverton, Ouray, Ridgway and Gunnison areas. The Uncompahgre plateau is a second home for us. My family and I are active members of local OHV groups and participate in events in Moab, Utah, Rangely, Colorado and make our way occasionally into Wyoming and New Mexico. We live in an incredibly beautiful area. My family and I are very thankful to live here.
Black Dog Equipment has become a home for me and the Diamond C Trailers name. It is rare that you find ownership that truly cares about you as a person as well as an employee. Their compassion doesn’t just stop with their employees, it carries over to our customers also. One thing we have in common is that Black Dog Equipment strives to provide quality. Eric and Riyanon pride themselves on providing the best rental equipment, hydraulic hose needs, heavy equipment repair and maintenance, and now exceptional trailers for the entire region. My new role has given me the opportunity to help even more people, and for that I am so grateful!
