Denise Clasen shared her story with her fellow Sunrise Rotary Club members.
 
Denise grew up on a farm in Chase, Michigan.  After graduating from high school she set off for college at Ferris State University in Big Rapids where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing & Sales. 
 
Denise stayed in the Big Rapids area working as the Sales & Marketing Manager at Pioneer Group.  Pioneer Group publishes newspapers throughout the state including the Benzie County Record Patriot.  Working in Advertising Sales was a great fit for Denise because she enjoys working with businesses helping them find strategies to become more successful.  Denise was in that position for 20 years in Big Rapids & Houghton Lake. During that time Denise was active in the Big Rapids Chamber of Commerce as well as the Rotary Club in Houghton Lake.
 
Denise has lived in Benzie County for the past 11 years.  She and her family moved to this area when her husband Dave accepted the position of Middle School Principal at Benzie Central Schools.  Denise worked for Pioneer Group for 10 years in this area however she decided to make a career change 1 year ago and is now a Realtor with Real Estate One in Beulah. Outside of work she enjoys watching her kids athletics, cross country skiing, camping and boating.
 
We are glad that Denise decided to join our club!