Ranada Riley
of Johnny Carino’s
2333 Sir Barton Way • Lexington 859.264.1049 • Carinos.com Ranada Riley, Executive General Manager at Johnny Carino’s, started her career in the hospitality business with a local Italian restaurant in 1997. “I’ve been in the hospitality industry ever since. I have worked my way up the ladder to become an Executive Chef/Restaurateur as well as an Executive General Manager,” she says. “My goal is to make dining out not just about the food, but the experience.” Coming from a diverse background, Ranada has also been inspired to pave a better path for women pursuing a career in the hospitality industry. She says that her secret ingredient to success is her staff. While Ranada has been in the hospitality industry for many years, she says she still finds herself learning something new almost daily. “We have an arsenal of some real rock stars—I cannot thank my staff enough,” she says. “My advice for other working women, including women on my staff, is to never miss an opportunity to network and build relationships in the community, particularly with women in and outside of your field. Also, never lose sight of your goals. And when you achieve those goals, set more.”
Dana Back-Pack of
Fairway Independent Mortgage 505 Wellington Way Ste. 110 • Lexington 859.621.0169 • KYmortgageNINJA.com Dana Back-Pack has been in the mortgage industry since 2001. She takes great pride in having a stellar reputation and always keeping her clients’ best interests at heart. “I’ve been the go-to lender of choice for thousands of homeowners and realtors throughout central Kentucky,” she says. “It’s extremely rewarding helping my clients achieve their dreams of homeownership.” In 2014, Dana partnered with Fairway Independent Mortgage as Branch Manager to open their first location in Kentucky, which has now grown to 12 offices in six cities. She has also earned a well-deserved nickname as the #KYMortgageNINJA. “I love what I do,” Dana says. “One of the greatest aspects of my job is when I see the impact a home loan can have in the lives of my clients. I love that each day is different because there’s always a new challenge and new people to work with.” Dana has found the proper balance between her work and personal life by keeping her core values intact and letting them guide the way. She also credits having an incredibly supportive team, fun friends and a loving husband who keep her grounded. 72
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