Hi! My name is Carly. I was born and raised in Traverse City and am so proud to call TC home! I’m married to my best friend and together we have the cutest dog in the world (yes I’m biased, but if you saw her I think you’d agree too). When my husband and I…
Jack Lankford
Hey! I’m Jack, 21 years old, and the running joke about me is I am a Jack of all trades. I am a native to traverse city and love living here. I currently balance my Career, running a nonprofit I co founded called evergreen Community group and college as well as several groups I am…
Ashlee Carnes
I have been in the construction trades and gardens for over 20 years. I started Carnes Painting and Gardening a little over 3 years ago. I love my husband Wes, three dogs, Daisee, Roisee and Lilee. I enjoy spending time with my sister Brandi Wolf who is also our general manager. Q: Please tell us…
David B Knowles Jr
I’m currently the owner of Fresh Greens Lawn Care here in Traverse City providing full-service lawn maintenance and landscaping services to the area. We started this company to provide outstanding services to our community while building true friendships and relationships that will last a lifetime. I live with my wife and our four fur children:…
Jessica Guenther
My name is Jessica Guenther, I am 35 years old, a huge animal lover, workaholic, wife to my best friend and mother of amazing children. I am co-owner and founder of FreshTrippin which started as a dream of mine over three years ago as well as a fulltime accountant for the non-profit organization SEEDS. My…
Kathryn Buzzelli Gibbons
With my husband Pat Gibbons, I own and operate Buzzelli Foods at 3 Mile and Hammond in the Oleson’s Plaza. Our specialty is making fresh mozzarella, marinated mozzarella knots and burrata. We also carry some imported Italian groceries, some specialty items from other parts of Michigan and Italian bowls and platters. We also prepare grab…
Michelle Pearson
I graduated from Traverse City High School in 1989 and then attended NMC, where I obtained an associate’s degree, then graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a Bachelors of Science. I have traveled extensively, including most of the US, and Europe. My favorite trip was to South Africa. Q: Please tell us a little bit…
Andrew Gorecki
My name is Dr. Andrew Gorecki, owner of Superior Physical Therapy here in Traverse City. I have three young boys Gibson (7) , Max (5) and Oliver (4). My wife and I started Superior Physical Therapy in 2011 and have been blessed by the community. We enjoy learning, traveling, being active outside as much as…
Jennifer Szunko
I’m passionate about entrepreneurs and have worked in a variety of industries like hotel convention sales, cruise, wine, magazine and book publishing, wholesale automotive, and social media). After pitching several ideas to an audience at TCNewTech Pitch events for several years, I eventually became the Executive Director of the non-profit and now host a monthly…
Kyle Konas
I am a husband, father, and chiropractor. I was born and raised in Brighton, MI and thereafter attended Western Michigan University. After getting my doctoral degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Florida, I moved to Traverse City with my wife and two children to open Shift Chiropractic. I value work ethic, consistency, lifelong learning,…