Name: Laurie T. Waller
Age: 43
Marital status: Married to husband Michael. They have a daughter, Lauren.
Occupation: Human resources coordinator for the city of Maple Heights.
How long have you worked in Maple Heights? I've been employed here for six months.
How would you describe Maple Heights to someone who has never been there? It has a small-town urban-suburban friendly feel to it.
What is your favorite activity in the area? I am a patron to several businesses and especially like the family owned operations which have unique products.
Hobbies/Interests: Tennis, anyone? I also enjoy walking, biking, movies, reading and theater.
Favorite movie or television show: There's so many. I like the movie "A Few Good Men" A childhood favorite is the movie, "Wizard of Oz." The television show.
What is your favorite place to vacation? Vegas Baby. What happens there ... you know the rest.
If there was a movie about your life, what would it be called and who would play you? "My Advantage," starring Victoria Rowell.
What is your biggest accomplishment? Let's see, to date it would be completing my bachelor's degreefrom Dyke College, now Myers University, while working full-time, and childbirth.
Whom do you admire most (excluding relatives)? Survivors because everyone has a story.
Something most people don't know about me is ... I have a sense of humor. Ha! Ha!