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Iredell Health System is pleased to announce VIOLA EATON as the new Director of Accounting.

Viola has worked in the accounting department at Iredell Health System for more than 11 years and has over 23 years of accounting experience. She received her Bachelor of Arts in accounting and finance from Lenoir-Rhyne University and later earned her Master of Business Administration in accounting and global leadership.

DANIELLE KNOX, owner and lead designer of Danielle Knox Interiors in Davidson, recently received two first place "Excellence in Design" awards from the American Society of Interior Designers of the Carolinas. As an active allied member, Danielle maintains an ever-growing reputation for outstanding design while encouraging her clients to step outside of the box where exceptional spaces can evolve. "The highest level of gratification for me comes from the look on my clients' faces when their space is transformed beyond what they could have ever imagined."

LIZ MILLER has joined Anytime Fitness Mooresville at 858-A Brawley School Road as a Certified Personal Trainer. Having had Hashimoto’s disease and maintaining a 60pound weight loss, Liz can empathize with many of her clients’ challenges. She is dedicated to helping them transform their lives physically, emotionally, and mentally—giving them the tools and confidence needed to build and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

LAUREN PRICE was recently promoted to Executive Sales Account Manager with 3M Medical Solutions Division (U.S. Subsidiary, Medical Markets Center) where she handles and oversees the Ambulatory Surgery Centers in North Carolina and Tennessee. She and her 8-year-old daughter, Larkin, live in Davidson.

SARA RUBENS is owner of Seed to Sanctuary Kitchen Garden design, install, coaching, and maintenance. “After going through an intensive certification program that taught me the critical elements needed to enjoy the beauty and bounty of a successful kitchen garden,” she says, “ I became passionate to help others create their own nurturing and restorative space right outside their door.”

Gifted Travel Network (GTN) announces the company’s 10-year anniversary with the celebration culminating at their gala event on October 11 in Mooresville. The female-owned luxury travel host agency has grown to a team of almost 30 staff members, more than 300 advisors across the country, and strong partnerships with countless travel companies worldwide.

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The Cherry On Top

Directing, choreography, and creating bonds with her students became Gina’s passion. “I just love watching a child grow from their experience in the performing arts,” she smiles. They gain so many life skills … and I learn so much from the kids! The most challenging part for myself, and for many art educators, is convincing the communities of the immense benefits of the arts. It creates well-rounded individuals and sets so many other things in motion—it’s a wonderful, and necessary, endeavor to support.”

Sharing a Cup of Kindness

Partnering with local organizations and non-profits for each show allows Gina and her team to give back to the community on many different levels. “It takes a village and we are family so it is a great way for the cast and crew to be more involved in local community projects. We work with many area charities including but not limited to The Lake Norman Humane Society, FeedNC, Mooresville Kindness Closet, and The Give Back Boutique.”

A sit-down chat with GINA

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Our First Cup

Gina Duckworth is no stranger to the arts. Dancing since she was 4 years old, she spent most of her afternoons in the local dance studio. As she got older, the theatre and performing arts began to pique her interest. “I had always loved the art of theatre,” Gina shares, “so as I got older, I started performing as often as I could. Eventually this led to opening my own dance studio in Huntington, West Virginia, at the age of 22. For 11 years, we built an amazing team of instructors with my mother helping to run things as office manager.”

Letting Things Percolate

Gina and husband Rob have been married for over 26 years and have two grown children, Jake and Camryn. While the busyness of life does not allow for much downtime, Gina has her perspectives in order. “I am really trying to concentrate on being present and listening,” she says determinedly. “It’s not easy sometimes when you’re caught up in the day-to-day duties and activities, but I have learned to enjoy the simple time with my family whenever I can. Life seems to go by faster and get busier each year so it’s important to prioritize … make moments count!”