JoAnne Pihlkar:  

After graduation, I went to work at the Town of Huntington attorney's office and stayed for 10 years -- best on the job training I've ever had. I then moved to St. Petersburg, FL in 1988 and have been here ever since. I've loved seeing this town grow from a sleepy little burg to a mini-metropolis while keeping its small-town roots. After buying my home, I finally started college in 1992, taking 4 years to get a 2 year degree (probably because I worked 50 hours a week and volunteered at the local little league) in paralegal studies, earning my CLA in 1999. I worked in law for 35 years after graduating and was afforded an opportunity to do something else, so I worked in the funding department for a title company for 18 months. This job ended November 30, 2015, because the owner sold the company. I had the most fun working with the best group of politically incorrect minions ever! I will be working until I retire at Joule Yacht Transport (a trucking company owned by my sister and brother-in-law). I've also been working part-time for the Tampa Bay Rays and the Tampa Bay Rowdies as a Fan Host, and volunteering working the concession and beer stands for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the USF Bulls and other assorted events at Raymond James Stadium. Since I had so much fun in marching band in high school, I joined an adult community band in 1997 - The Awesome Original Second Time Arounders (anywhere from 300 - 500+ members, ranging ...Expand for more