On a busy afternoon in the middle of fall, an email from Amy Gates lands in my inbox; in it, some lyrics to The Sound of Music’s “My Favorite Things.” This is the perfect introduction to the ambitious yet fun-spirited Vice President, whose short list of favorites will only make you eager to learn more about her as you read on. A self-proclaimed over-achiever with a bright personality and contagious energy—there is much to know and love about this talented member of our industry, and it goes so much further than just raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens…
