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Dotty Cristy, Century 21 and Dundalk Chamber of Commerce
Personal
Dotty was born and raised in Dundalk and after graduating from Dundalk High School, she earned a certificate from Les Royale Beauty Academy and later graduated from the Grempler School of Real Estate. She has been married to Joe Cristy for 37 years and they have one son, Joe, who is married and living in North Carolina. Joe and Dotty are awaiting the arrival of their first grandchild this month.
Professional
Dotty recently retired after a 42-year career in cosmetology, but she maintains her position as a real estate sales agent, a job she has had since 1991. She is currently working with the local office of century 21. Among her many other responsibilities, Dotty has served as the “do it all” office manager for the Dundalk Chamber since 2006.
Current Job title: Office Manager.
Favorite part of your job: Taking photos at Chamber events.
Least favorite part of your job: Getting members to pay their dues.
Most serious challenge facing your business: The downward economy has had a negative effect on our memberhip.
Main benefit you derive from Chamber membership: I joined the Chamber in the late 1990’s when it was the Dundalk Association of Business so I could meet other Dundalk business people. I have accomplished that goal.
Fun
Fantasy job: Being a famous photographer.
Favorite book: Anything by Janet Evanovich.
Favorite movie: Erin Brockovich or anything with Julia Roberts.
Favorite TV show: Dancing with the Stars and Grey’s Anatomy.
Last (or favorite) vacation: A cruise to Bermuda several years ago.
Favorite quote: You have one chance at life. If you want to do some thing, do it today. Tomorrow may never come. Billy Boone (my Dad)
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Dotty Cristy from Century 21 Horizon Realty, also the Chamber’s Office Manager won 2 Red Ribbons for her photography entries in the Home Arts Photography Sections at the 2010 Maryland State Fair in Timonium. The awards were for Landscape with Structures in black and white & Maryland Parks in color. Congratulations Dotty!
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