Blogger Bios
Posted by admin under on January 13th, 2009
Lisa Christenson | Carolyn Kidder | Julie Townsend | Dean Peters | Beth F
Lisa Christenson – Senior Communications Manager
I’m the Senior Communications Manager at the corporate offices and have been with the company for 17 years. My main priority is managing the Dairy Queen® corporate publication that is distributed to an audience of 8,000; mostly franchisees, corporate personnel and DQ® vendors.
Favorite DQ® Food and Treats: Chicken Strip Basket with BBQ dipping sauce. Caramel and Hot Fudge Sundae, although I’ve never tried a Blizzard® Treat I didn’t like.
Favorite Web Sites: Dairy Queen and I also go to People Magazine to read celebrity news.
Favorite Blog: I read blogs written by family and friends to stay up-to-date with what’s new.
I work in our Communications Department and I absolutely love my job! I connect with consumers from all over the world and find out what it is they love about Dairy Queen® restaurants and how we can make their experiences better. I have been with the DQ® system for over six years.
Favorite DQ® Product: I love hamburgers and DQ® GrillBurgers® are the best! Which sweet treat is my favorite depends on the day, the moment, which way the wind is blowing, how the planets are aligned….ha-ha!
Favorite Website: I love the Food Network; I even have my own recipe box there. I use Google for everything and I love their igoogle features!
Favorite Blog: My favorite blogs are those created by family members and friends so I can keep up on everyone’s news!
Julie Townsend – Communications Specialist
I help the Dairy Queen® home office communicate with DQ® franchisees across the U.S. and Canada through mailings, e-mails, electronic newsletters, the DQ® franchisee website, and even podcasts.
Favorite DQ® Treat: I love a sundae with cherry topping. And every once in a while, on really special occasions, I’ll indulge in a banana split.
Favorite Website: Thanks to my kids, I’ve recently become hooked on Facebook.
Favorite Blog: I’m a big Minnesota Twins fan, so I read A Fan’s View from Section 219 every day. I also read Cake Wrecks for fun, and Gawker whenever I want to get my snark on.
Dean Peters – Communications/PR “Wonk”
Time in the DQ® system: Approximately 17 to 21 years…depending upon who you ask (it’s a long story.)
Favorite DQ® Treat: Mocha Chip Blizzard® Treat (shhhh…we don’t make them anymore).
Favorite Web site: iTunes (does that count??)
Favorite Blog: Don’t currently have one…when I do, you’ll be the first to know.
Favorite DQ® Treat: Cotton Candy Blizzard® Treat
Favorite DQ Location: Eden Prairie, MN
Favorite Web sites: Runnersworld.com and Mapmyrun.com
Favorite Blog: I have a bunch of favs, they’re all about running.
Favorite Hobby: Running
