A native of Western North Carolina, Suzanne is an active member of several local non-profit organizations. She is a former board member of the Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy, as she says, to help “find a balance between growth and preserving the natural beauty and character of this lovely place.” She’s also a former board member of the Boys and Girls Club of Henderson County, enjoying the rewarding experience of seeing at-risk youth succeed when given opportunity. 

In her spare time, Suzanne rides her 100th Anniversary Edition Harley Davidson Lowrider on the Blue Ridge Parkway. She also heads to Lake Keowee for mountain biking, hiking and boating, loves to golf and gardens (“anything that keeps me outside”).