Entrepreneur for 20 years. Started selling computers in early 80s. Started Computer Design firm in mid 80s. Founded Web Design/Marketing company in mid 90s. Demonstrating a history of "original ideas and solutions" in a variety of technical and creative areas including design, music, programming & art. Keen ability to motivate & inspire team members. Plays eight musical instruments. Never give up attitude. Visionary approach to problem solving.

Began my career in Education teaching H.S. Industrial Arts in 1969; got into mfg. for the hearth/fireplace industry in 1976.

Began mfg. in Taiwan in 1977, China in 1980. Our factories in China ship multiple containers a month to the U.S. supplying major chains, distributors, & dealers w/ hearth, patio, & BBQ products. Through our online efforts of HearthDistribution.Com & OutdoorRoomLiving.Com the broad value of BBB was evident from the start

I began my career as a mechanical engineer in 1999. I moved into MIS support and was the local IT contact for my branch office at Kimberly Clark. I struck out on my own in 2008 after learning what a large corporation could teach me. From there I moved into HearthDistribution.com, a web based distribution company for hearth and patio products. From there, we branched out into retail and I helped start OutdoorRoomLiving.com.

Lorraine has 25 years of experience serving clients in the U.S. & Mexico, and specializing in marketing and sales including: strategic planning; penetrating new markets; internal & external marketing communications programs; leading and managing multimillion dollar proposals and client presentations. She was one of 11 entrepreneurs invited to participate in Caltech's "Pre-CEO Internet Roundtable" in support of the launching of dot.com companies.