STEFANIE GRIFFITH
Co-owner*
Strandz Salon & Threadz
Boutique
*Stefanie Griffith is part owner of Strandz & Threadz
with her two sisters, Stacy Tunnell and Julie Young
THE
ISSUE
Boards, volunteer or community work:
I currently serve on SoIN Tourism Board, 1si Ambassador, Champion
Connector and Chair of 1si SoIN to Weddings group, Falls of the Ohio
Leadership Council, Prosser Cosmetology Advisory Group and past
board member/vice president/president of Develop New Albany.
In terms of growth and economic development, where would
you like to see Southern Indiana in 10 years?
I would love to see all empty buildings filled with local, family-owned
businesses, the continued improved living spaces in the main areas
of down and uptown New Albany and the K & I bridge open for
pedestrians making the Greenway a complete circle. I’d like to see all
of this while keeping our same level of hometown hospitality that we
have now.
Who or what motivates you?
My family. I want to provide an area that they will be proud to raise
their families one day, and I always enjoy a good challenge.
What habits/routines have helped with your success?
Most people tell me it is I always try to stay positive and see the good
in people, places and things.
What pushes you through your most difficult times?
My husband’s continuous support and honesty. He never lets me play
a victim. Oh, and a lot of beer sometimes, LOL!
What are you most proud of professionally?
I am very proud that my two brothers, two sister and myself (The
Lenfert 5) took a chance almost 25 years ago and purchases the
current home of Strandz & Threadz on Vincennes Street. Our parents,
Betty and Paul Lenfert, taught us, “Take care of your community and it
will take care of you,” and it has. From our awesome team of ladies we
have at Strandz to all our wonderful clients, we have had the pleasure
to serve in a growing area that I am proud to have helped take part in
reviving over the years.
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