Decision Makers: Mary Catharine Ginn Kolbert of Senior Center

Mary Catharine Ginn Kolbert

New position: executive director of the Senior Center, A Community Partnership

Previous position: Realtor, Joyner Fine Properties

Birthplace: Richmond

Education: journalism degree, University of Georgia

Career: newspaper advertising sales for 15 years; president, Junior League of Richmond, 2006-07; graduate, Leadership Metro Richmond, 2008

Career goals: "To help the Senior Center and Bon Secours Richmond get ready for the coming age wave."

Best advice ever received: "From my parents: Treat everyone with kindness and respect."

Career tip for students: "Work or volunteer in the field of your future profession while you are still in school. It will give you a chance to 'try on' that profession."

Role model: "My parents, George and Grace Ginn. They were career volunteers, and I hope I can make even half the difference they have made in Richmond."

Family: husband Warren, children Grace and Charlie

Pastimes: "Chauffering kids to swimming, soccer, basketball and football; working out, yoga and volunteering."

Most memorable book: "Merle's Door," by Ted Kerasote ("great book for anyone who has a close relationship with their dog").

Favorite food: "Seafood! Anytime, anywhere!"

Ideal vacation: "Chartering a sailboat and sailing the South of France with my family."