Cherie Bender Realtor Associate
- Direct: (651) 308-3644
- Office: (239) 388-2252
- Email: Cheriebenstcroix@gmail.com
Cherie was born in Bottineau,North Dakota and was raised in the Twin Cities in Minnesota. She graduated from Mt.St.Benedict Academy in Crookston, Mn. where She excelled in sports & developed her leadership skills as class President & officer for 4 yrs.
She graduated from the University of MN with her BS in Teaching. She taught Health, Physical Education & Adapted Physical education for 30 yrs. She was very active in community volunteerism as well as coaching various sports.
Cherie was the Director for the Minnesota Council on Health,a nonprofit organization that implemented Health & Wellness programs into the workplace.
She, along with her husband Jack operated their own fitness company "Fitness For Life " which involved Wellness Seminars & teaching classes throughout the Metro area. With that same "Zest" for activity, you will find her kayaking, biking or walking along the Gulf Shores on any given day.
They bought their "Slice of Paradise " in Bonita Springs 16 yrs ago, & now since recently retired from teaching, she is happy to call it home. She & Jack travel frequently to Port Wing, Wisconsin, where they manage their rental cabins on Lake Superior. Not to mention "needing" to stop & spend some quality time with their 5 grandchildren ❣Of course, family loves to come visit & to be able to enjoy the "Beach life " of Florida.
Cherie joined Waterside REALTY Group in Spring of 2019, and is eager to assist others in finding their "Slice of Paradise "