SOMA Living January 2025

MEET THE DANUSER FAMILY For Trenesa and Chris Danuser, life has been a tapestry of love, ambition, and creativity woven together over three decades of marriage. Their story began in college, where a casual summer fling—Trenesa’s words—grew into a lifelong partnership. While the Sunshine State was the backdrop for their early years, their journey was anything but stationary. After graduation, they “fled” Florida for Boston before settling in New York City, where they lived for 20 years. Their time there was a whirlwind of moves—from the Upper East Side to Harlem, Tribeca, Long Island City, and finally Clinton Hill, Brooklyn. Their Clinton Hill brownstone was a highlight. “It was textbook stunning,” Trenesa says, “but old houses come with quirks—by which I mean constant repairs.” Eventually, suburban life piqued their interest. The Danusers first explored Montclair but eventually found their dream home in Maplewood. Their 1920s arts-and-crafts-style house, adorned with stained glass and a green terracotta roof, captured their hearts. “Initially, I had real doubts,” Trenesa admits, unapologetic for her love for city life. “But Maplewood turned out to be the welcoming haven our family needed.” Trenesa’s career reflects her drive and accomplishments. As a leader in global marketing communications, she has worked her way up to the C-suite at iconic companies, including Estée Lauder and HBC, the parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue, and founded Trenesa Consulting. “Balancing work and family is a clumsy dance,” she says, “but the rewards are worth it.” Now, she is embarking on her next chapter. Chris is a creative spirit who juggles property management with filmmaking and screenwriting. His internationally recognized film Pap’s Manifesto, seen

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