COUNTRY VS. TOWN: BRYNNEN CROSSON

Brynnen Crosson and her husband, Dr. David Crosson, moved to Barrington in 2008 to start a chiropractic office. “We started ChiroFit from a passion for helping people,” says Brynnen. “And that passion continues to grow.” After being active at CrossFit Barrington and valuing what brothers Brian and Craig Niven built, the Crossons became part of that ownership team. Brynnen spent 17 years in luxury automotive marketing and now works for their family business. She also sits on the board of Barrington Youth & Family Services, a community-based, nonprofit social service agency focused on providing counseling and preventative programming to children and families in the Barrington area. In their free time, the Crossons volunteer with Barrington Youth Basketball and the Midwest Lakers AAU program.

Mantra? Work hard and be nice to people Best grooming tip? The good on the inside reflects on the outside, so be kind, do good—that beauty that lasts forever Guilty pleasure? The Pitch Perfect movies (and I don’t feel guilty one bit, I love Kay Cannon) Favorite foods? My dad’s cooking Music you love? Fleetwood Mac, The 1975, The Greatest Showman soundtrack Best advice ever given to you? How you do anything is how you do everything Best advice you’ve given? You can never go wrong by doing the right thing Earliest memory? My earliest memory is one of happiness. I am riding in our white Volvo station wagon while my mom is driving and we are listening to Huey Lewis and the News, and I am feeling so happy that she is my mom. Before bed, you? Tell my husband, kids, and dog I love them What’s on your bookshelf? Pachinko by Min Jin Lee. My friends always have great recommendations You can’t live without? Family and friends Love to escape to? Michigan in the summer Advice you would give to your younger self? Wear a wide brim hat. And not to worry. Just wait until you meet your husband and kids—they are awesome

WHEN IN THE COUNTRY

Your style is? Jeans and a T-shirt Can’t leave the house without? Our miniature labradoodle, Annie Peach Transportation? Ford F-150 Raptor Driving music? Podcasts: Stuff You Should Know and You Can’t Make This Up Place to eat? I love coffee and protein bites from Pepper Park, and the Raspberry Charlotte from Ambrosia Shop? Kate Marker Interiors Warehouse, it’s a great place to find a gift and inspiration Best thing about country? The people and the Barrington Area Conservation Trust. The preservation of open space makes Barrington really special Worst thing about country? Canadian National Railway The perfect day? Would always start at CrossFit Barrington. We have an incredible community of hardworking, welcoming people

WHEN IN TOWN

Your style is? Clarins Lip Comfort Oil in chocolate Can’t leave the house without? A plan Transportation? If this were my dream transportation, it would be a Porsche 930 Turbo Driving music? “Always Alright” by Alabama Shakes Place to eat? Cindy’s rooftop bar for brunch. Happy hour at avec. And Pequod’s Pizza to close out the night Best thing about town? The lakefront trail Worst thing about town? Currently, the Kennedy Expressway construction The perfect day? Strive Village with my husband, and a Cubs game with our kids