Better Know a Member – Ann Gioe

Describe your profession and what is your favorite part of it?
I am the Relocation Director for Berkshire Hathaway Indiana Realty. My department is like a distribution center for people who are moving into or out of Central and Southern Indiana because of a job transfer. I’ve always loved the business of Real Estate – but I covet my evenings, weekends and a regular paycheck! Moving into Relocation gave me a regular paycheck and working hours while still doing what I love. Helping people with one of the biggest decisions/events in their life has a high level of satisfaction. I have been with the company for over 20 years and they are now a part of my family.

What do you like to do when you are not working?
Time off from work is filled with reading, traveling, family and friends. One of our (husband and I) favorite things to do, when in town is playing “tourists” and checking out all that Indy has to offer. Crown Hill Cemetery has become one of our favorite venues!

What is the most satisfying benefit you get from being a Rotarian?
I have to say that meeting in the Scottish Rite Cathedral was a huge draw. My husband worked just a block away for years and would tell me about the history and beauty of the building. I always wanted to come down and take a tour – now I’m here all the time! That was purely a bonus benefit. My favorite benefit is the number of local, organized volunteer opportunities.

Tell us about your family.
I am a born and bred Hoosier. My mom is still alive and I have one older sister. I married Brian in 1982 and we have a son and daughter with a total of eight grandchildren. We live on the southeast side of Indianapolis in the house that Brian’s grandparents (Italian immigrants) built in the 30’s. We are the third generation of Gioe’s to live in the home.

Share one thing people do not know about you.
I can pack for any trip in carry on luggage only.

Share some “words to live by,” or your favorite quote.
There is a God.
It’s certainly not me.
It’s most definitely not you.

What would you be doing if you were not in your present profession, today?
Thanks to all the CSI shows, I would have pursued a career in forensics. I find the whole business of figuring things out with clues absolutely fascinating.

Outside of Rotary, please share other interesting civic or community involvement of which you are a part.
My husband is a full time non-profit person. He organizes one-day house framing events all over the country. When my schedule allows – I love to ride shot-gun and participate in his events.

Where do you see yourself in ten years?
I see myself retired from Real Estate, travelling the world and being a full time volunteer doing “duties as assigned.”