Janet co-founded Circles in 1997 and drives our vision and strategy. Her strong understanding of the value of loyalty and relationship marketing has made Circles a leading provider of concierge and personal assistance services and has guided Circles through an 100% increase in revenue over the last two years.

What drives Janet? “Innovative business ideas, fresh marketing and advertising stories, people that make a difference in the world. For myself, helping and watching people grow is what truly wows me.”

She considers attracting passionate people to Circles her most significant accomplishment. She loves the fact that “you walk in and feel the energy of the place. People want to be around the energy.”

Janet believes the Circles mission is to “make magic moments for people, help people make those moments and make the most of their lives.”

Prior to co-founding Circles, Janet served as Director of Values and Vision for The Body Shop and was responsible for the social strategy and marketing initiatives that differentiated them from other cosmetic competitors.

While receiving an MBA at Stanford's Graduate School of Business, Janet's knack for entrepreneurship became evident as she spearheaded the financing and building of the first multimedia center with access to the Internet.

Janet was a finalist for the 2003 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award and was recognized as one of Boston Business Journal's Top 40 Under 40. Circles received the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year award for 2003.