Marketing Area:
Local; Regional; National; International
Major Product/SVS:
Preservation of buildings
Hobbies/Sports:
Genealogy; Crocheting, Gardening; Working in the yard; Riding motorcycles with her husband; Traveling; Writing
Affiliations Awards:
Treasurer, Former Regent, Daughters of the American Revolution; Treasurer, National Society of Daughters of the American Colonist; State Grand Lecturer, Girls Organization; Former Secretary, Stevens County Historical Society; Former County Chairwoman, Oklahoma Centennial (2007)
Industry:
Nonprofit Operations Management
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
She would like to be remembered as someone who loves to help others, and having passion and pride for her work.
Charity:
Founder, The (W. T. Foreman) Prairie House Foundation; Vice President, Genealogy Society
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her determination and faith.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she knew a historic, old house was about to be sold. It had beautiful architecture and was significant. She was sick and tired of people tearing buildings down. So she bought it and preserved it.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Loafman saved a historic house. She initiated the movement to buy the house, saved it from being demolished, and renovated it. It was added to the National Register. She also renovated a historic old library (1937 WPA library) without financial assistance.
There are two books that Ms. Loafman would like to write. She has written 36 articles, a series of about historic homes in the community. She was also a service rep at Southwestern Bell Telephone for 20 years when she was raising her four sons.
Awards/Honors:
Women of the Year Award, Chamber of Commerce (2009); First Place, National Winner, Historic Preservation (2007); Best Impromptu Speaker, Dale Carnegie
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Loafman will continue to expand the wisdom of the Prairie House Foundation, so people will know what it is. She knew it would play a role in connecting to history.