Brenda Lail

What Does Being a Part of The Jim Allen Group Mean to You?

There are so many opportunities with The Jim Allen Group. I’ve been with JAG for ten years, and what I’ve learned is that I can always trust Jim to lead us in the right direction. Before working with JAG, my husband and I owned a restaurant, and there were parts of it that I was good at and parts of it that I was not the strongest at. I know being a part of JAG means that I can rely on a team that helps me where I am weakest while enabling me to be my best.

Being a part of JAG means being part of something bigger. We are proven, we are the top, we are number one—and we wouldn’t get there without each other. We could never get there without working together.

How Long Have You Called North Carolina Home?

Since the date of my conception – 61 yrs

If You Had Unlimited Time and Resources, How Would You Spend Your Days?

I would work with therapy dogs to help children and older folks in hospitals. There are so many suffering with disease, so many who are having a tough time with things. If I had all the time in the world, I’d want to use it to help bring happiness to those people.

I would put the dogs in a red wagon and take them from room to room to meet all the kids and brighten their day.

What’s Your Favorite Local Restaurant?

Miltons Pizza/Pasta & Shuckers – Casual
Oak Steak House – Upscale
Pickled Onion – Late-night snacks/drink

How Would You Describe Yourself in One Word, and Why?

Colorful – I love colors, I’m artsy, and I’m creative. I also go with the flow.

Asheville or Wilmington?

Born in the mountains – definitely mountains

What Causes/Charities Do You Care About?

My mother-in-law has dementia—she lives next door to us. Caring for her and caring for loved ones are the most important things to me in my life.

I also care about children’s charities. Children don’t know any better, and they haven’t had a chance to figure things out. I want to care for them and give them a chance to have what I had when I was their age.

Who are the People (and Pets) that Keep You Motivated?

Husband: Kevin Lail
Dog: Bia
Parents, Sister
Mother-in-law