About Above & Beyond
Relocation Services

Laurie finds living, working and playing in Arizona to be a privilege, and the sharing of the many positives with others to be a bonus.

Raised in Arizona, Laurie graduated from the University of Arizona with a degree in elementary education. Following many years in teaching, she left to begin her family and was soon introduced to corporate relocation. With many business relationships and friends in place, Above & Beyond was created in 2000.

Proud mom to three children, Laurie enjoys time with her family, friends and pets, running and baking.

Born and raised in Tucson, Amanda is an Arizona native. She attended Pima Community College and went on to achieve a Bachelor’s degree in Humanities from Northern Arizona University. Prior to joining Above & Beyond Relocation Services’ Phoenix team, she worked for 12 years in the Pima County Library system where she honed her customer service skills and easy rapport with anyone with whom she comes in contact.

Amanda has a huge heart for people and a broad range of interests that work together to enable her to connect with people from diverse places and varying walks of life. She desires greatly to be of service and looks forward to assisting those who are relocating find a home in the place that is so close to her heart.

Amanda is an aspiring author. She is passionate about health, fitness, and living a good, well-balanced life. She chases beauty where she sees it, captures it when she can, and spends every spare moment with her cherished husband, family, and cats.

Chris, an Iowa Hawkeye at heart, has lived in Arizona since 1988. She is a graduate of the University of Arizona with a degree in Sociology. After several years in customer service, sales and marketing, she returned to school to earn her degree in Elementary Education. Chris devoted 11 years at home raising two daughters, followed by 12 years teaching in the classroom.

The outdoors, hiking, golf, swimming, snow skiing, and taking long walks with her dogs are what Chris loves. As recent empty-nesters, she and her husband like trying new dining experiences, traveling, and attending UArizona sporting events.

Chris fully enjoys her life as an Arizonan. She has found where she belongs and is committed to educating those who consider and choose to reside here, so that they may find the same happiness and love of our unique and beautiful state.

Kathie is a Relocation Counselor in Tucson, and began her career with Above & Beyond in 2009. She has lived in Tucson since childhood and, with many years working in customer service industries, she enjoys assisting folks settle in the Southwest.

Kathie attended both Northern Arizona University and the University of Arizona and holds a degree in Liberal Arts and a certification in Human Resources. Prior to joining ABRS, she held positions as a Business Manager for a private school, and General Manager for a national hotel chain. She has also dabbled in the retail sales market.

Kathie and her husband are empty nesters and enjoy spending time with their two grown daughters. In her spare time she enjoys photography, home construction, and golden retrievers.

Patricia Paris, an Arizona native, received her BA in Italian from the University of Arizona in 2005. That summer was spent traveling all over Europe, and it was then that she realized she had a passion for learning about different cultures around the world. Through all her travels, however, Tucson & Phoenix always beckoned her back home (well, even Arizona in general, really). She believes that Phoenix & Tucson have a certain magnetism that is unmatched; whether it is the diversity of mountain and desert life, the charming character that both Phoenix & Tucson have, or the exquisite cuisine and exciting entertainment.

Patricia has more than twelve years’ experience in proactive customer service and relationship building. She loves to engage with people, to exchange knowledge on a broad spectrum and is passionate about showcasing her home state. Patricia enjoys spending time with her husband and dogs, reading, photography, travel, watching and debating films and just enjoying the great outdoors!

Terrie is a transplant from the Washington, D.C., area who fell in love with Arizona as soon as she experienced the warm, bright sunlight that shines almost every day of the year. She loves exploring every inch of this fabulous region.

With a Master’s degree in Music Education, Terrie has spent many years in the customer service arena supporting students, parents, and administrators of all ages. She has also worked with the Departments of the Navy and Commerce. She delights in helping others any way she can.

Terrie is a musician who appreciates learning new things and discovering the wonders of the people and places around her. She also enjoys outdoor walks, baseball, genealogy and most especially, her husband and son. She is happy to assist and support you.

Kim moved to Arizona in 1993 from New York and was surprised by the variety of activities in Tucson and the surrounding areas. Coming from a cooler climate, Kim loves to go to Mt. Lemmon and the White Mountains with her family.

Kim has an Associate’s Degree in Marketing and Management and has spent her career providing excellent customer service in the Retail, Banking and Direct Sales industries. She enjoys meeting people and working to help them have a great experience. In her many years in Tucson, Kim has become very familiar with the different areas and everything they have to offer.

Kim lives in Tucson with her husband and two children. They enjoy hiking, biking and swimming. Kim also enjoys spending time with friends, family and being a part of her kids’ activities.

Denise has been a licensed real estate professional since 1995, specializing in business sales & acquisitions from 1999-2019. She is an almost-native Arizonan, has co-owned and operated several businesses for over 30 years and understands the importance of quality customer service. Denise has served on many industry-related Boards during her career and she continues to stay actively involved in the Tucson community.

Denise is passionate about living a healthy lifestyle and enjoys hiking, biking, golf and most any outdoor activity. Her other hobbies include cooking, nature photography and gardening. She and her husband are devoted to kids and grandkids and spend as much time with them as possible.