Store Manager: Kristin Jimenez 
When you meet Kristin Jimenez for the first time, you might be struck by how friendly and approachable she is. While that quality is vital to the role of Store Manager, for Kristin, it goes a little deeper. Kristin grew up in a big family and, as she told us, getting noticed was sometimes a challenge. “I'm the youngest of six siblings,” she said. “I attribute my social and outgoing personality as a symptom of needing attention.” While Kristin may call it a symptom, we see it as an attribute, and a great one at that. It has undoubtedly helped her forge strong bonds with her colleagues and build lasting relationships with her customers, many of whom have known her before her kids were born and, “...now ask for life updates and pictures.” An outdoor lover, cooking aficionado, and jigsaw-puzzle pro, Kristin also loves to travel, though flying wasn’t always easy. In fact, at one point, it was downright impossible. Kristin told us, “I had a debilitating fear of flying, so I was treated with hypnotherapy and flew to Belgium the following month with no issues.” The ability to overcome obstacles, face challenges, and find solutions to everyday problems—all with a friendly and engaging demeanor—make us glad Kristin’s at the helm of Orvis Chicago.