When Lori Miller and her husband Brad got married, she didn’t have any intentions of working with him at his family business, Lincoln Tent. Lori was enjoying working at Nebraska Animal Medical Center, yet she found herself immersed in her husband’s business. Eventually Lori took on the task of advertising and networking for Lincoln Tent, something new for her and the company. Lori’s husband’s grandparents had purchased Lincoln Tent in 1971 and since then, the business has grown from just the Nebraska State Fair tents and a couple fire works tents to traveling all over the country to set state fairs, farm shows and a multitude of other events. Lincoln Tent also manufactures all their own products by heat sealing the fabric, welding the poles and even sewing all the snaps into place, a unique attribute that only a handful of tent companies do.

Tell me a little about your family. - I’m married to the most amazing husband ever, Brad. We have two kids, Andrea, 4 and Carter, 3. We’re a family of red heads, so we always get comments when we go places.

What do you see as one of the biggest turning points in your life? - Having kids changes a person in only a way someone who has kids can understand. The appreciation for my mother has grown with every passing year. There are so many emotions that come with parenting; it’s just an amazing feeling. 

What is your favorite thing to do on a day off? - Relax, not have a plan. Just wake up, play with the kids and do whatever. Whether that’s running around outside or watching a movie, we make the day whatever we want. 

What is the most unique or interesting thing about you that most people probably don’t know? - I can sing pretty well. I don’t really publicize that fact. I’ll sing at church and I did sing in the talent show in high school, but no band or anything like that.  

What are you the most proud of? - My family. Brad and I are young parents and keeping our head above water some days is easier said than done. We push through it and accomplish whatever needs to be done, and always remember to count our blessings. 

What is the one goal you would most like to accomplish? - Travel abroad. Been to Canada and Mexico, but I want to go to Europe!

How would your friends describe you? - Energetic, outgoing, loud, fun, sensitive.... I don’t know, ask them!

What is your greatest talent that you don’t utilize in your daily work life? - I use all my talents everyday. Ask any woman, they’ll tell you the same. 

Which talent would you most like to have? - I wish I was one of those crazy good at math people like my husband, but I’m the typical girl. I like to read and did well in foreign language and English. 

What is your favorite book or the last good book you read? - I just finished The Last Song by Nicholas Sparks. I love his books. 

What is your favorite movie? - So many to choose from! The Holiday or The Bishop’s Wife…I guess I like Christmas movies!

What is your favorite TV show? - To name a few, The Good Wife, Big Love, Grey’s, The Amazing Race....I think I watch too much TV. 

What is your favorite Lincoln restaurant? - Dish or Venue

If you could have dinner with one famous person from the past or present, who would it be? - Paula Deen. I love her. She seems so real and fun.