Nov 13, 2023 Employee Spotlight – Jacqueline Cremen

Jacqueline (Jackie) Cremen has been with Leonard Rickey Investment Advisors since February 2021 as a Client Service Representative. She started in our Richland office but now works remotely. You can learn some more about Jackie below:

What do you love most about your job?

What I love the most is the collaboration everyone in LRIA has with one another to make this company resilient and dependable. Our clients and my co-workers are so kind and amazing to work with.

Share a picture of something that is important to you and why it is important to you.

The picture is important to me because it is most of my Family, and it was taken on the first day my fiancé and I arrived in Florida. I am the second from the left. My Brother, Jeremy, is next to me on the left. My fiancé, Tony, is on my right. My grandma, Sharon, is second to the right of me. My cousin, Chris, is the furthest on the right. In the front of my cousin is my nephew, Connor.

Describe an interesting hobby or pastime that you have.

I like writing Anti-Hero Books on the side for fun. I do not post them to be read, it’s just something I like to do for fun.

What’s something surprising that not many people know about you?

Most people don’t know that I have played Ice Hockey since I was able to walk, and my favorite and most played position is Center. Also, Checking is my favorite part!

What movie genres interest you the most?

I like practically any genre of movies, but my top favorites are Science Fiction/Fantasy and Horror.

Do you have a favorite holiday? Why or why not?

Halloween will always be my favorite. I love dressing up, scaring people is fun, and I love decorating my house.

What are some books or articles that you’ve read recently?

Right now, I am re-reading my collections of the Aliens, Predators, and Alien vs Predator series.

What is one thing you can’t live without?

Food! I need it and love it. I love trying new things. If I don’t eat, I turn into another person.

How would your best friend describe you in three words?

Energetic, Ambitious, and Considerate

If you could travel anywhere, where would you go and why?

So, I have a list of places to travel but my biggest two are Italy and Spain. I want to see all the beautiful architecture and try all the food.

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