ist magazine March 2023

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7 Questions with... Madison Ciepiela Event & Communication Coordinator JK Products & Services, Inc.

1. Howdid you find yourself working in the indoor tanning industry? I started as a social media intern at JK Products & Services and was given the opportunity to attend our Experience Ergoline event last May. I quickly learned that I love the event side of working in marketing. There is just something about planning for events and trade shows and then getting to see it all in person. I cannot wait for our event this June! 2. What was your very first job? At age 19, I worked at a local pharma cy in my hometown of Blytheville, AR. I started out as the front desk staff then several months later, obtained my phar macy tech license and worked part-time while attending college. 3. What’s something people would never guess about you? When I was a little girl, I was the son my dad never had. I always tagged along on all his hunting and fishing trips. 4. Do you collect anything? Tumblers! So weird, but I am all about a trendy tumbler that will help me drink more water. I am currently obsessed with the Stanley brand – you won’t catch me without it. 5. If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? I would be happy with any type of pasta – it’s my guilty pleasure!

6. Howwould your friends describe you? They would say that I’m outgoing and always down for a good time! 7. What areyoumost excitedabout inyour liferightnow? In May, I will marry my best friend and high school sweetheart! Planning the wed ding has been somewhat stressful, but I am ready to celebrate with all our close friends and family. n

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