Name: Christie Veldhuizen
Age: 50!
Title: Designated Broker/VP of Operations at Cushman & Wakefield
Married/Single: Single
Kids: Three 20-something girls
City you live in: Ahwatukee/Phoenix
A typical day in my life is…
crazy, nutty, 100 mph.
I was born…
in the smallest town Nebraska but grew up in Wyoming.
My favorite thing about Arizona…
the hiking and sunsets.
I’m listening to…
country, country, country.
My family…
is what grounds me and keeps my tracking.
If I could have dinner with anyone, it would be…
John Bon Jovi.
One thing I cannot live without…
toss up….morning coffee or a good glass of pinot noir.
When I was younger, I wanted to be…
an accountant (exciting I know) but that’s how accountants roll. I am a CPA.
I’m inspired by…
happy people.
The one person who motivates me is…
there was an inspirational leader in my company (who has since left) that I would have walked over hot coals to please.
If I could change anything in the world, it would be…
slow it down and focus on the people you are with at the moment.
The perfect day would be…
near a beach somewhere.
My first job was…
husking corn.
My favorite escape…
hot yoga/walking the dogs.
My life…
is in transition…trying to figure out the empty nesting thing and next steps.
I’m currently working on…
work/life balance (oh, and dropping that 5 middle aged extra pounds).
Always…
embrace change.
Never…
forget to enjoy the moment. The “present” is a gift!
Favorite Quote…
“If you are walking through hell, keep on walking”.
Biggest Dream…
live on a beach.
My Pet Peeve(s)…
people that blame others for their problems.
