Today, we honor Tracey Labass for her service as a firefighter and medic. We recently had the pleasure of asking Tracey about her service and hope you enjoy our short question and answer session.
- What type of first responder do/did you serve as? “I served as a firefighter and medic.”
- What is/was your title? “My title was Battalion Chief.”
- What is the organization’s official name? “My time as a firefighter and medic was spent with the Prince William County Department of Fire & Rescue.”
- What are your most fond memories from your service as a first responder? “My most fond memories of working as a firefighter and medic were working as a team to stabilize an emergency and making someone’s worst day just a little better.”
- Are there any special stories you’d like to tell about your time while serving? “While I have many memories of emergency calls that have stuck out for one reason or another, one incident has touched my life more than any. I was called to a head-on accident in the early morning and my job was to tend to the female driver. During the course of her care, I found a gold cross on her chest that no longer had a chain attached. I secured the cross with the intent on mailing it back to her so it would not get lost during transport to the trauma center. After returning home in the morning , I taped the cross to a card with a small message wishing her a speedy recovery. Approximately two weeks later, I received a request from the patient’s family member to meet the crew that had tended to their daughter/sister. We learned that Marina had not survived her accident. Meeting over a dozen family members who where touched that our crew had cared for Marina was both heart breaking and therapeutic for all of us. While Marina was not present, stories were shared that allowed everyone to know her a little bit better. Over that last twenty years, I have attended christenings, graduations, BBQs and even dance recitals with Marinas extended family. I have enjoyed every minute of it.”
We are forever thankful to Tracey and her entire team for their contribution to protecting and serving the residents of Prince William County.
Amy Anderson joined the ILG Financial team in 2023 as the client relations coordinator. Her responsibilities include scheduling of appointments, annual check-up notifications, and annuity and required minimum distribution assistance. She is a graduate of Harding University with a degree in Computer Information Systems. Amy and her husband have two children and she enjoys reading, crocheting, music and spending time with her family.
Chase Lopez joined the ILG Financial team in 2020 as an advisor. Chase is a 2016 James Madison University graduate with a degree in management. Chase has been trained under the tutelage of Dave Lopez, who is not only the founder and managing member of ILG Financial, but also is Chase’s uncle and godfather. He also enjoys working alongside his cousin, Megan, who is Dave’s daughter. Chase, as a fiduciary, believes in putting his clients interests first, and building out plans for his clients where they can have a happy and fruitful retirement. He married his beautiful wife in February 2022 and both use most of their free time chasing around their little pup, Aurora.
Jessica Carson joined the ILG Financial team in 2018 as an agent. Jessica and her husband have four children, two dogs, 3 barn cats, 5 chickens, and three parakeets. She indeed loves her children and pets! When not at work, Jessica enjoys playing the piano and cello as well as traveling and spending time outside with her family, hiking, fishing, and boating.
Terri Center joined the ILG Financial team in 2019 as client services manager. She handles client records, application processing, and gathering information to provide a professional and friendly experience with all of our clients. Terri is a graduate of Oakland University. She is married and has two children. She enjoys hiking, family time, and puzzle challenging video games. She also likes to share her creativity in her canvas paintings and sewing projects.
Megan Jones joined the ILG Financial team in 2020 as marketing director. Megan and her husband live in Fredericksburg, VA with their German Short Haired Pointer, Gus. Megan is a graduate of Longwood University and holds a degree in communications. Megan is the oldest of Dave Lopez’s three children and not only enjoys working alongside her father, but also with her cousin, Chase, who joined the ILG Financial team in 2020 as an advisor. When not at work, Megan enjoys sitting on the back porch with family and friends enjoying food and music.