Building upon her successful sales career that began in 2000, Carol expanded her skills to include managing and now building the reputation of an innovative residential real estate brokerage. As Broker/Owner of Gallery Homes Real Estate, she brings a wealth of experience and a broad body of knowledge to the brokerage and has led its record-setting performance since its creation. A native Peorian, Carol attended Limestone High School and Bradley University where she majored in Business Management and Administration. Upon graduating, she opened a flower and gift shop in downtown Peoria where she specialized in everything from personalizing unique floral gifts for her clientele to creating stunning atmospheres for lavish events. It is perhaps this part of her background that makes her well versed in the presentation of local artists' works that puts the art in the Gallery of Gallery Homes. Carol feels a deep sense of dedication to serve the community both on a professional as well as a personal level. Professionally, Carol is a member of the Peoria as well as Peoria Heights Chambers of Commerce. She is also currently serving as president of the Peoria Art Guild and is a member of The Women's Fund. She received the Realtors' Choice Award from the Peoria Area Association of Realtors where she has served on numerous committees through the years. She was also a recipient of the inaugural year of the 40 Leaders Under 40 award. Carol says that she loves the challenges that face her every day and delights in the fact that she found a way to combine her passion for the local arts with the real estate profession.