There’s no question; we’ve all been through a lot of changes this past year. Changes that were often confusing, frustrating, and sometimes scary. Well, I’m here to tell you that change isn’t always bad. In fact, some of the best things in our lives come from change. Think about all the major moments in your life. Starting your career, falling in love, growing your family—the one major thing that ties all of those moments together is change.

For the past decade, I’ve spent much of my time in the heart of a newsroom. Just days after graduating from Cadillac High School, I began interning at our local TV station. Three and a half years later, I graduated from Central Michigan University with a degree in broadcasting and cinematic arts and began working at that same TV station.

I loved it. I started my adult life in my hometown, working alongside the individuals who inspired me to become a journalist. As the years passed, I somehow convinced the people in charge to let me in front of a camera. Northern Michigan trusted me to tell their stories, keep them informed, and squeeze in a laugh or two every now and then. I will be forever grateful for that.

Thanks to that TV station, I got to know so many amazing people, went on some incredible adventures, and even met my husband.

But all the changes this year got me thinking—maybe it’s time to try something new.

The heart of my passion lies with people. The more I learned about Cherryland Electric Cooperative, it was easy to see that their priorities stood in line with mine. So here I find myself, having once again convinced the people in charge to take a chance on me.

I’m excited to continue telling your stories, learning new things every day, and most importantly, connecting with the unique individuals Cherryland serves. The way the world looks at, creates, and consumes energy is changing faster than ever, and we get to explore that together!

So next time you’re worried about change—remember that great things can come from change.

I can’t wait to start this new chapter with the team at Cherryland, and I can’t wait to get to know every one of you along the way!

Please don’t hesitate to reach out if there’s ever a topic you’d like to see covered in Michigan Country Lines. You can email me at [email protected].