I was born and raised in Toledo, OH. I was a Federal Agent with the State Department and Immigration and Customs where I met my husband, Roger Merchant. We relocated with the Government to Orange County, where my husband was born. We raised four children in Brea, CA and relocated after 14 years to Maumee, OH. Currently, I am an Investigator with the Lucas County Coroner’s Office.
Q: What do you love most about what you do?
The interesting cases and helping families.
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Victoria Valle
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Austrailia, because it’s so far away and filled with history
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Be genuine with others.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
To plow a field in a big John Deere
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Governor of South Dakota, Kristi Noem, because it’s interesting to talk to women in office who have families. We would go to Mancy’s Bluewater.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
Maumee is a close knit and friendly community
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Our movie theater
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
Other professional women
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Happiness, safety and love
