emily duke
If I wasn’t working for Team Hodges, my day job would be: I want to say I’d be a lady that lunches…but I have a feeling I’d get bored with that in 1.2 seconds. I suppose I would have pursued a career in broadcast journalism, which is what I went to school for.
I consider the day a success if: I feel energized by the day’s activities. I really enjoy what I do and the people I work with, so I generally leave the office in a pretty good mood.
Outside of the office, you’ll probably find me: At the gym or hanging out with my dog.
My first job was: Right here. My first project was a real doosey, calling each Fortune 500 CEO to find out whether he or she had ever held an hourly position.
One piece of modern technology I can’t live without:My laptop computer – although I just got it, it’s hard to think I ever lived without it!
Beach or mountains: Sun and sand are always my preference.
Emily graduated from the University of Maryland, where she studied broadcast journalism and history. Before starting her public relations career, she launched and initially managed a medical billing business for her mother. Emily is on the associate board of the Richmond SPCA. She and her significant other, Whit Shane, are raising Hank, an Italian Spinone. Emily is the vice-membership chair for the associate board of the Richmond SPCA.