We Resolve…

My, how time flies! As one year ends and another begins, it’s tradition to make a New Year’s resolution… a pact of sorts that you make with yourself to stay on track, become a better person and live a fuller, happier life. With our eyes toward the future, everyone on Team ist – including many of our talented contributing writers – continue this annual tradition. We wish you the best of luck in making 2014 a great year.

“To compete in an Iron Man competition in 2014!” Vince Lorraine PUBLISHER	“I resolve to start actually cooking some of the yummy recipes I find on Pinterest.” Sherron Barden MANAGING EDITOR
“Six words: New York Times Best-Sellers List.” John P. Ribner HEAD WRITER	“To pray more … and worry less!” Jessica Pressley ASSISTANT EDITOR

“I resolve to do more design projects in my free time, train for a 5K race and inspire my friends and family to become their best selves.” Rachel Salazar GRAPHIC DESIGNER	“I resolve to read more books and expand my creativity.” Keri Larange SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER	“I resolve to be more awesome than I was last year.” Jessica Sanchez WEB DEVELOPER
“To make every day a special day. Life is too short not to appreciate small, ordinary, everyday things.” Liz Williams EXECUTIVE ACCOUNT MANAGER	“I resolve to count my blessings more and pay forward the love and support I have received from my friends and family.” Kim Davis CONTROLLER	“To spend as much quality time with my family as I can and just to enjoy the year with no stresses.” Brook Drake ACCOUNTING
“I resolve to get back into my Zumba workout classes, and plan an awesome family vacation with my husband and son.” Megan Shurkey CIRCULATION	“To spend more time with family.” Roy Carrasco MARKETING	“I resolve to find more adorable ways to solicit belly-scratching/treats from the members of Team IST.” Oscar TOP DOG/OFFICE GREETER
We’re very fortunate to have a group of contributing writers who freely share their talents and industry experience each month for the betterment of our readers. They’re also excited about the New Year and what changes they hope to make…
“Decorating! This year I plan to finish my office. We’ve been in our new building for over 3 years and I still have frames up with the stock photos in them.” Jenny Bortman CIC, VICE PRESIDENT – UNIVERSAL INSURANCE	“I resolve to put the health of myself, my mate and my family ahead of everything else. Life is simply too precious to spend any more years worried about things that aren’t as important. I also resolve to help people in any way I can, whether I get paid for it or not.” John Farr PRESIDENT – THE POWER GROUP	“To spend more quality time with my family and friends.” Cheri Mullenix SALES AND MARKETING – WOLFF SYSTEM

“To not check my e-mail when I restlessly wake up in the middle of the night. I also resolve to take all the pictures I have gathered throughout my years on the road and put them into photo books so I can have lots of memories of my travels and tanning industry friends I’ve met along the way.” Lisa Parsons DIRECTOR OF SALES & EDUCATION – DEVOTED CREATIONS

“To be even healthier and to quit stressing over ‘First World Problems’ such as which vacation to take, or whether to work on my photography or glass-making. Life is just too short to not be finding fun stuff to do and fun people to hang out with and taking care of ourselves as best we can.” Brenda Fishbaugh PRESIDENT – EYE PRO, INC.