Early Years: You Can't Fake Passion
After being born in Germany, Jennifer came to the United States when she was two years old. By age five, she realized her passion for singing on stage when left to sing Joy to the World solo (Everyone else had stage fright). Between the ages of five and twelve, Jennifer began swimming competitively, and she competed at the AAU Junior Olympics. Yet, she eventually gave it up and opted to play basketball in high school.
What we know about Jennifer: Not a Tourist, but a Traveler
Jennifer loves to travel any chance she gets and always yearns for a change of scenery. She's lived in Delaware, New Jersey, Maryland, and South Carolina, and she's been traveling the globe since she was sixteen. Jennifer finds different cultures fascinating and is very passionate about the environment and animals. She's even held eagles, owls, and chimpanzees during her travels!
Grab the mic! I sang professionally and have an ensemble recording, but I secretly love performing karaoke.
Feed the birds... Every morning, you can find me on my porch feeding my bird and squirrel families.
Exploring the finest flavors: I started out my career in culinary school, but I moved away from it to spend more time with my son. Now, I'm a fish-eating pescatarian; I don't eat dairy; and I try to veganize every recipe I make!
More Team MembersEarly Years: Eat, sleep, cheer, repeat.
Heather grew up in Baltimore County with her Mom and younger sister. Heather made the cheerleading team in high school and was chosen as varsity MVP her freshman year. She then attended University of Baltimore and graduated with a Bachelors in Human Services Administration. She later settled in Cantonsville with her husband Mark and their son Tasker Kole.
What we know about Heather: The grass is greener on the golf course
Though Heather is a huge Baltimore Ravens and Orioles fan, her secret love is professional golf. Before she joined us at EBS, Heather worked a summer job as the beverage cart driver for Rolling Road Golf Club for five years. But now that she's rolled in to EBS, we're so happy to have her!
What's your sun sign? My mom, sister, husband, son and I are all peaceful Libras.
Get on your bikes and ride! I grew up in a biker family, but I?m the "black sheep" because I am by far the most conservative of us all.
Record scratching: I love music, and I have an extensive collection of vinyl records in a variety of genres.
The Noble and Most Ancient House of Black: We named our two cats Bellatrix and Narcissa as a nod to the two (mostly) villainous Harry Potter characters.
More Team MembersEarly Years: Ready to Get Her Hands Dirty
Growing up in Ellicott City, Maryland, Amy was an only child - except for a spastic Weimaraner. The pup was as close as a sibling, since Amy took the blame whenever she broke things or chewed-up comforters. Through her parent's employment, Amy had the opportunity to travel and loved experiencing different parts of Europe with her parents. She even channeled her interest in art and was awarded a certificate of appreciation for painting an exhibit at the National Cryptologic Museum in Maryland. Amy later studied photography and psychology at Howard Community College but felt she learned better outside the classroom.
What we know about Amy: Fun in the Sun
Amy loves to travel anywhere warm: Aruba, the Florida Keys, the Virgin Islands, but no cruises. She prefers all-inclusive resorts where she can double-fist daiquiris, rather than being stranded on a random rock or contracting the plague aboard a ship.
Training with the best: I got my black belt in martial arts when I was 12, and I started teaching adult classes.
Who's the Boss? Tony Danza almost knocked me over in St. Peter's Square in the Vatican. He's quite short, by the way.
Crunchy candy only! I am terrified of all things "gummy." Gummy worms, gummy bears, Jell-O, everything. They legitimately freak me out.
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