Lena Yarian

You never leave home without? Cell phone, purse and energy drink

What do you like on your pizza? Ham and pineapple

In what city did you grow up? Garrett, Ind. 

What high school and college did you attend?
Garrett High School, class of 1982; IPFW, class of 1986

What book did you read most recently? I listen to audio books when I run. This year I have listened to over 30 books. Keeping them light-hearted allows me to stay amused, but I can still follow the plot if my mind wonders. 

As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? I started flying with my dad when I was 15; I was sure I would be a pilot.

What is your favorite part of your job? I love sharing the Junior Achievement mission. I am very passionate about JA and the importance of free enterprise and financial education. I feel blessed to have a job that matches my core beliefs.

What is your biggest pet peeve? Office gossip; I believe you should stand behind an employee or co-worker 100 percent, because they are part of your team.

Holiday? Why? I love birthdays; mine as well as others. I love buying gifts and getting them too! I don’t care how old I am as long as I get to celebrate!

Sports team? Any Garrett High School team

Band or music group? Aerosmith, Elton John, Billy Joel and (to my employees’ and friends’ dismay) Barry Manilow

Song? “Walk this Way” by Aerosmith

Drink? Lemonade! Can’t wait until Lemonade Day on May 12th 

Downtown locale? The 24th floor of the PNC building. The brain trust and heart of the individuals (Ian Rolland, Jim Johnston and Jack Lehman) on that floor is amazing.

Fast food restaurant? You can’t beat Wendy’s chili.

TV show? “House” and “Bones”

Hobby? Running