Sandra Hubbard Edwards
Published 7:35 am Saturday, January 30, 2010
Name: Sandra Hubbard Edwards
Age: 54
Occupation and title: Owner of Hubbard Peanut Co. and vice president of its Board of Directors; I give credit to my mother, Dot Hubbard, for starting our company, both parents, Dot and H.J., for building it and all the current owners and loyal employees for continuing it.
Spouses name: Jon Edwards
Children’s names and ages: Jonathan, 26; Douglas, 21; and Kaitlin, 22
Church affiliation: High Street United Methodist
If I could change my name: I wouldn’t change it.
Pet I’d like to own: A thoroughbred jumper horse
favorite movie of all time: “Titanic”
TV CHANNEL I NEVER MISS: Fox News
The secret to happiness is: Be content with what you have and love the people around you.
If I had to eat only three foods for the rest of my life, they’d be: Chicken, mushrooms, peppers
Three words that best describe me: Loyal, fair and truthful
Book currently on my nightstand: “The Ramanovs” — a detail about each Romanov Czar of Russia up to the slaying of Nicholas, Alexandria and their children
My proudest achievements: Having been published on many medical research papers due to my work at the University of Virginia in orthopedic research and also for automating our family business.
My most humbling moment: I’ve had many
My most recent trip: Las Vegas
My life won’t be complete until: All of my children have jobs and their own families
Favorite color: Green
I really lose my cool when: People manipulate to serve their own gain, not thinking of anyone else
Favorite college sports team: University of North Carolina
What gives you the blues? Watching the in-fighting going on in Washington D.C.
What’s your best childhood memory? Working in the family business during the Christmas season every year