I’m originally from the Utica, NY area. I moved to Saratoga 8 years ago for a sales job and fell in love with the people, scenery and culture. I enjoy hiking in the ADK high peaks, snowshoeing, and wildlife photography. In 2020 I pursued a lifelong dream of mine, continuing an old fashion family broom business. My grandmother and grandfather Ann and George Snyder started this broom business over 40 years ago and with their health failing I knew in my heart that I had to continue their legacy. In the fall of 2020 at the Spa City Famers Market, Snyder’s Brooms of Saratoga was born. I have really enjoyed sharing these special brooms with the community and look forward to what the future holds.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I have a big blended family. They are scattered across the state and country.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
My full time job is pharmaceutical sales. It’s fulfilling to be able to bring life changing therapies to patients. Snyders Brooms of Saratoga I am also very passionate about. Being able to be part of something bigger than myself , the creativeness, and the challenge are what I love most.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Seneca and Salt and Char
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
12 years
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Alaska, I have always wanted to go because of the mountains and wildlife.
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Top gun and Gold Rush
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Let go of hate, embrace vulnerability, and leave something behind.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
Hiking in Hawaii
Q: What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
The Revivalists
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Saratoga Race Track
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Tiger Woods, golf fan and grew up watching him, Saratoga National.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
Nothing like a good bike ride in the State Park
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Still living in the Saratoga area, married with a family, and still sharing the brooms with the community.
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I have a sixth sense
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
The top of Mount Skylight when I finished the ADK 46.
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
September, Christmas, Jan 1st
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
The feeling of a good nights rest
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
The strangers around me doing the little things every day that make our world a better place.
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Black walnut wood and the evergreen scent on top of a mountain.
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Love, Warm, Security
