Spotlight: Jessie Wade

Jessie Wade

Where were you born and raised?

I was born in Salt Lake City and raised in Park City and Holliday, UT. 

What brought you to St. George?

We moved here for my husband's work.

Where did you go to college? 

I studied my freshman year in Oregon at a college called Linfield College to play tennis then I moved back home and went to the University of Utah. 

What degree did you earn? 

I received my degree in public relations. 

What have you done since then? 

When I completed school, I opened a cafe and ran that until I had my first baby. 

How did you meet your husband? 

How long have you been together? We meet through his cousin who is from st. George. I had come down to her wedding which he attended. He had just returned home from his mission. We have been married 12 years this July. 

What are the names and ages of your children?

Grace 8

Tanner 6 

Gaby 3

What are your hobbies and favorite things to do? 

I love most things sporty. Tennis,waterskiing, hiking. 

I also love cooking and sewing. 

What is something unique about you?

I played tennis in college.