Kim Hackett
115 Morse Court, North Venice • Jansenshutters.com
Jansen advises young professionals to educate themselves on all aspects
of their industry, to put in the time and hard work. "Always look for ways to
work smarter and ways to better yourself," she said. She started working
for the family business in high school, following in the footsteps of her
grandfather, father and other family members. "Every day presents new
opportunity for growth for the business and personally."
Accounting manager, Jansen Shutters & Windows
Ashley Jansen
548 E. Venice Ave., Venice • Americanimportrepair.com
Director of marketing and customer relations, American Import Auto, Inc.
Hazeltine took her position about a year ago. "I chose to work here
because of my amazing family," she said. "I believe in what they have
built here and every relationship within the community that they have
established. I love connecting with our clients and community business
owners. We are all so di erent and have gone through all di erent walks of
life. It's wonderful to be able to share life stories and make friends."
Jennifer Hazeltine
229 Nokomis Avenue S. Venice • Younghanks.com
Hanks has been in her profession for 35 years. "I love numbers and the fact
that there is always an answer," she said. "I also enjoy meeting with people and
getting to know them. … I love the long-term relationships with clients, working
with generations of families and businesses." The most influential person in
her career has been Tom Peacock, who hired her in the 1980s. He "exemplified
the professionalism and personality of a great accountant," she said.
Partner, Young Hanks & Hanks, CPA's PA
Susan C. Hanks
Co-owner, BFitness & Smoothies
After a decade as an award-winning reporter with the Sarasota Herald
Tribune, Hackett started BodybyBarre in 2015. Years of running injuries, work
stress and "mother's hip" — her term for lugging kids and groceries on a
jutted hip — sidelined her from exercise. She found that the strengthening
and stretching in barre classes eliminated her pain, transformed her body
and then her life. When she couldn't find a nearby barre class, Hackett
trained, became certified in barre and started teaching.
1691 U.S. 41 Bypass S., Venice • Bodybybarre.me
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