ist magazine September 2022

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“I’ve loved my time in the tanning industry! I am incredibly grateful to the product distributors and salon operators around the world who became Eye Pro customers and my good friends.”

JS: When you and I last caught up, you told me you have a new interest: bird watching. Do you have plans to travel and view some exotic birds or is this something you enjoy close to home? BF: You know you are old when you join the Audubon Society and spend time looking up in the trees with a camera or binoculars! I’m hooked – I suddenly love birds! Steve and I have been driving around the U.S. to photograph birds. JS: For as long as I’ve known you, you’ve never been one to sit still. What’s on the horizon for you? BF: I started learning photography in 2010 when Steve and I went to Africa for the first time. I really love the challenge and the artistic aspect; I love to photograph everything but people! I’ve also been competing on an international level. So, I am one to “sit still” now, as it takes hours and hours of Photoshop work at my computer to get a couple of images ready for a competition. Feel free to follow my upcoming adventures on Facebook @Brenda Fishbaugh. I will certainly miss the amazing friends I’ve made in the industry and hope everyone will keep in touch! JS: Brenda, your smile and enthu siasm will be missed, but we wish you and Steve nothing but the best as you move on. Thanks for all you have given to our industry! ■

Jackie DeWald (with Brenda, at right) has been with Eye Pro for 24 years and will now take the helm as General Manager. ▶

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