Samantha Snetselaar is a California native who moved to Barrington almost on a whim. When traveling to Chicago with her husband, she had dinner in downtown Barrington, walked around, and fell in love with Barrington’s charm. She now lives in Barrington Hills with her husband, Tyler, and two boys, Ryker (3) and Asher (1). She’s spent the past ten years of her career in high-tech sales and is currently a Vice President for Qualtrics, a SaaS company. She is also an avid participant in Barrington Junior Women’s club and has held several chair positions over the years, including her current role as 2nd Vice President.

Mantra? Life is short and precious; enjoy it and be grateful Best grooming tip? Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize Guilty pleasure? Real Housewives, any city Favorite foods? Anything Italian Music you love? All depends on the mood, can range from jazz to hip-hop throughout the day Best advice ever given to you? Relish in the moments, life happens fast, especially when you’re not looking Best advice you’ve given? Be true to yourself. Only you can be the best version of you Earliest memory? My fourth birthday party on the beach in Santa Cruz, CA Before bed, you? Nighttime skincare routine followed by watching an episode of The Office or Friends to unwind What’s on your bookshelf? It’s a mix of business books: Never Split the Difference, Made to Stick, Lean In, in addition to Michael Lewis (The Fifth Risk, The Undoing Project) or Malcom Gladwell (Blink, The Tipping Point) You can’t live without? Family Love to escape to? Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara. You can’t beat Montecito and Santa Ynez wine country Advice you would give to your younger self? Don’t get frustrated with setbacks and failures, it’s only making you smarter and stronger

WHEN IN THE COUNTRY

Your style is? Athleisure all day, every day—leggings, jacket, and a baseball hat Can’t leave the house without? Lipgloss, sunglasses, and snacks, and more snacks for the boys Transportation? Black QX80 SUV Driving music? Coffeehouse or Real Jazz on Sirius Place to eat? Hampton Social, Za Za’s, Shakou, Francesca’s, and Region Shop? Angelina downtown, The Shops at Arboretum and Deer Park Best thing about country? The space, friends, and tons of things to do outdoors Worst thing about country? Bugs in the summer and taking more than 30 minutes driving from one side of town to the other The perfect day is? Spend the morning outside with the boys, fun lunch on a patio, nap in the afternoon, and end the day with a family dinner and a nice bottle of wine

WHEN IN TOWN

Your style is? Athleisure all day, every day—leggings, jacket, and a baseball hat Can’t leave the house without? Lipgloss, sunglasses, and snacks, and more snacks for the boys Transportation? Black QX80 SUV Driving music? Coffeehouse or Real Jazz on Sirius Place to eat? Hampton Social, Za Za’s, Shakou, Francesca’s, and Region Shop? Angelina downtown, The Shops at Arboretum and Deer Park Best thing about country? The space, friends, and tons of things to do outdoors Worst thing about country? Bugs in the summer and taking more than 30 minutes driving from one side of town to the other The perfect day is? Spend the morning outside with the boys, fun lunch on a patio, nap in the afternoon, and end the day with a family dinner and a nice bottle of wine

WHEN IN TOWN

Your style is? Skirt and blouse and heels Can’t leave the house without? Phone and lipgloss Transportation? Husband’s BMW Driving music? Anything Drake or hip-hop Place to eat? NoMi, Nico Osteria, Steak 48, RPM Italian Shop? Rush Street boutiques and Michigan Avenue Best thing about town? The energy, the restaurants, and people watching Worst thing about town? Traffic The perfect day is? Sleeping in, brunch on a rooftop, afternoon at a museum or shopping, and a nice dinner out