Carole Crist
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| Born | Carole Oumano October 20, 1969 Roslyn, New York, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Georgetown University |
| Known for | Former First Lady of the state of Florida (2008 – 2011) |
| Predecessor | Columba Bush |
| Successor | Ann Scott |
| Religion | Judaism[1][2] |
| Spouse | Governor Charlie Crist |
Carole Crist (née Oumano, formerly Rome; born October 20, 1969) is an American businesswoman and, as the wife of former Florida Governor Charlie Crist, is also the former First Lady of Florida.
[edit] Personal
Crist grew up in Roslyn, New York, daughter of Robert Oumano, who was the owner of the Franco-American Novelty Company, a family owned and operated business since 1910. Franco just celebrated its 100 year anniversary.
Crist graduated from Georgetown University with a degree in accounting.[3][4]
She currently resides in Florida. Carole Crist has two children from her first marriage to Todd Rome.
She and governor Charlie Crist were married on December 12, 2008.
[edit] Career
After her father's death in 2000, Crist ran Franco-American for the next six years. She coined the slogan "Where Fashion Meets Halloween" and changed the focus of the company to more figure-flattering, high-fashion costumes. In 2006, she handed over control of Franco-American to her sister, Michele Oumano Powell, but remains a consultant to the business.
[edit] References
- ^ Scott, Anna (2008-12-10). "Rome-Crist wedding shows how etiquette has changed". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. http://www.gainesville.com/article/20081210/NEWS/812100949. Retrieved 2009-06-13.
- ^ Farrington, Brendan (2008-12-21). "Florida's new first lady begins public life". Associated Press Sunday. http://m.naplesnews.com/news/2008/Dec/21/floridas-new-first-lady-begins-public-life/. Retrieved 2009-06-13.
- ^ Official page of the Carole Crist as the First Lady of the State of Florida
- ^ Meet Carole Rome, the Governor's Fiancee.
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| Preceded by Columba Bush |
First Lady of Florida December 12, 2008 – January 4, 2011 |
Succeeded by Ann Scott |
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