Loudoun Home Consulting, LLC

Janet is a member of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) and a "Golden Circle Member"(requires 5 yrs of experience as a Professional Organizer).  Before becoming a Professional Organizer and Home Stager, she was Manager of Personnel Security for a large, local contracting company and held a high-level security clearance.  Janet was always detail-oriented and after 25 years in the Corporate world, with a Business background, she started her own company in 2007 organizing residential and business clients. 

Janet is a previous member of the National Association of Senior Move Managers (NASMM) and specializes in working with Seniors that are downsizing.  She has proven success with decluttering and staging homes -- It works! Declutter + Stage  = SOLD. 

“Do what you enjoy in life and you will be successful!"  Janet conducts "Residential Training" classes for new organizers to ensure clients are treated with respect, confidentiality is maintained, and client trust is earned.  Janet and her team can help you manage your busy life, reduce stress, declutter, and improve the quality of life by establishing a system where things belong!  Visit the website'sTestimonials section to read about client experiences, or visit www.angieslist.com. 

Janet's hobbies include: travel, reading, cooking and entertaining, movies, gardening, and wine-tasting.  She enjoys reading to children and teaching 2nd grade Sunday School.  Janet feels that helping people organize their space is very rewarding ... our work truly makes a difference in people's lives.

Adina is a member of NAPO.  She grew up in Texas where everything was big, it wasn’t easy when her husband’s company relocated to Northern Virginia 21 years ago.  Adina left a big home and settled into a small “colonial style home” and with three kids and a busy schedule; she made her home work utilizing her organizational skills.  Adina finds it rewarding to give purpose and order to a home or office and is happy to make a career out of something she truly enjoys - she looks forward to each day.

Denise is a member of NAPO.  She is originally from Queen’s, N.Y. but has been in the D.C. area since college graduation.  She is married with two young adult sons.  While raising her own family and working part time as a paralegal, Denise managed numerous health and financial issues for her elderly parents and aunts during their last years.   This experience led her to consider home organizing as a profession, which she began in early 2010.  Denise has experience working with seniors, downsizing, paper management, and home organizing.   She enjoys organizing because it helps clients regain control, reduce stress, and accomplish their goals.

Tamsin is a Professional Organizer.  After choosing to stay at home to raise her three children for 18 years, her eldest started college so Tamsin decided to find another fulfilling occupation.  She lived abroad in many different countries due to her father’s English teaching career and later, her husband’s diplomatic career. As a result, Tamsin became an expert in setting up homes (moving 11 times in the past 20 years) packing, unpacking, and organizing an efficient environment!  She credits her organizational skills and attention to detail to her British grandmother and father.  Tamsin believes that living in an organized and aesthetically pleasing environment helps one live a more comfortable life. Before having children, Tamsin was an elementary school teacher in England and abroad.

Donna is a Professional Organizer and ultimate planner. She worked as a wedding coordinator and travel agent before starting her family.  She has two children, has lived abroad, traveled and always utilized her organizational skills. She enjoys working with seniors and the emotional decisions encountered when downsizing.  Donna's favorite part of the job is sorting and organizing, then seeing the results of turning chaos into a well-organized space -- she finds it most rewarding.

Terry is a Professional Organizer and a Xango representative.  There is a direct relationship with organization, reduction in stress and overall health.  She works with a variety of people, helping them to organize so they can take control of lives.  Whether it's decluttering homes or setting up a system for an office, Terry can conquer the challenge!  She lives with her family in Herndon where she raised two sons, volunteered in school activities,  taking charge of various programs utilizing her detail-oriented skills.   Prior to organizing, Terry also worked at George Mason University in University Career Services.  She enjoys hiking, biking, skiing and sharing wellness information.

Renny is originally from New Jersey and has lived in Northern VA since 1988. She worked in both the corporate and nonprofit sectors, with Mobil Corporation, EarthShare and most recently as Senior Director of Corporate Partnerships with United Way where she was responsible for the annual fundraising campaign. She has facilitated several office moves; reorganized various departments; overseen a strategic plan; and is a stickler for order. After deciding to retire early, Renny utilized her time organizing her own home including her office, library, storeroom and performed lots of “closet surgery”. Renny enjoys reading, yoga, Pilates, walking, cooking and going to movies.

Janice is a Professional Organizer and a retiree of George Mason University where she served as Director of University Career Services, and Director of Special Projects for University Life. She facilitated offices moves for 20-25 staff including her own office multiple times. Janice reviewed and organized her mother’s possessions and worked to sort, donate, and clean out her father-in-law’s three-bedroom home for sale. She is skilled at building collaborative relationships and enjoys data collection and analysis for improvement of services to clients. Janice enjoys traveling, attending local theatre and arts productions, cooking/eating, and gardening. She also enjoys spending time with her family - her husband, three amazing children, and her dog.

Katherine is a member of NAPO (the National Association of Professional Organizers), as well as a Golden Circle member (over 5+ yrs experience). Her previous career working as a non-profit administrator and a corporate analyst helped Katherine develop skills in problem-solving, time management, and paper organizing. She believes time is the greatest benefit organizing offers.   “After the clutter is swept away and you no longer have to search for items or wonder, ‘what do I do with this?’ — you are left with that precious commodity of "time" to spend with family, friends, or personal time.

Becki is a member of NAPO. She has lived in many places within the US and is thrilled to have settled here in beautiful Northern Virginia. Previously, she worked in the medical field and small businesses, utilizing her organizational skills to help these businesses run smoothly. Having worked both inside and outside the home she managed the lives and activities of her three daughters and busy spouse, she knows the true meaning and need of organizing schedules, time and space! She loves to meet new people and help them feel good about accomplishing their organizing goals. In her free time, she enjoys family activities, reading, movies, scrapbooking and anything crafty!

Elizabeth is a member of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) and local chapter.  She has always had a passion for organizing and helping people bring order to their busy lives.  Previously, Elizabeth was an elementary school teacher until she had children and took on motherhood full time. Since then, she decided to pursue her natural ability and became a Professional Organizer.  Her teaching and organizing skills enabled her to declutter a variety of spaces and manage areas in people’s home.  In her free time she enjoys baking, practicing photography, sewing, and binge watching shows with her husband.

Vanessa a NAPO member and the President of the NAPO Washington, DC Chapter.  She is the daughter of an Air Force Sergeant and the wife of a Navy Captain, the proud mother of two and the delighted grandmother of two. Because of her military connections, she has lived in 22 homes and moved to Northern VA ‘temporarily’ in 2004. In her previous careers, Vanessa was a Mammography Technologist and a Meeting Planner. She loves the challenges and rewards that organizing provides and has been a natural throughout her life.  

Suzanne is a member of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) and holds a Bachelors of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design from the New York Institute of Technology.  Her background includes working as Art Director and Studio Manager for an advertising agency, then in 1990, she “ran-away” to join Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus at their corporate headquarters in Tysons Corner, VA.  After a successful 20+ year career managing the advertising department Suzanne decided it was time for a change.  The oldest of five children, one with special needs, Suzanne was raised in Long Island, NY where she learned the value of organization and how to make the most of whatever space you could claim.  Friends and family consider her the “go-to” person for help when decluttering closets, organizing pantries, restyling rooms and planning moves.  This led to her decision to make this passion for organizing a career.  She enjoys optimizing space and wholeheartedly believes that the key to successful organizing is understanding how you live, work, play -- and then working hard to ensure your needs and expectations are met.  

Julie is Janet Hanchuck's Assistant and right-hand person!  She handles Quickbooks invoicing, payroll, submissions of paperwork to contracting companies, emails, insurance certifications, and communications, etc.  Her expertise, as well as her upbeat personality and professionalism is a valuable asset to Loudoun Home Consulting! 

Anne is a proud member of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO). Before becoming an organizer she spent 18 years working in television production where she learned that unless you are organized, you cannot get a show on the air on time and on budget.  Anne utilizes those same time-management and organizational skills in her new profession as an organizer.   She believes that getting organized is not about trying to bring a “Martha Stewart-like perfection” to your world, but about making your world work for you, and not letting your “things” and space control your time, energy and emotions.  Anne is a mother of two and is a yoga–lovin’ native of Virginia.

Mercia is a Professional Organizer and has been trained in personal coaching.  She is a native of Brazil, has her Bachelor’s degree in teaching and enjoys helping people organize their space, providing improved beauty and functionality throughout each home.  Mercia is skilled in working with seniors and helping them transition during the downsizing process. She strives to listen to the clients' needs and devote special attention to details.  Mercia is trustworthy and respectful of each person’s belongings. She enjoys the variety of services that Loudoun Home Consulting offers including: downsizing, organizing, home staging, unpacking and setting up homes, and more.

Jim is a Professional Organizer that brings strength to the LHC Team. A native of Loudoun County, he has traveled extensively, experiencing various cultures and touring cities worldwide.  Jim is an energetic go-getter, always willing to provide assistance in organizing any space - whether it's a garage, office, basement, or kitchen, Jim enjoys bringing order to the chaos.  His hobbies include traveling, yoga, playing the guitar.. 

Michelle is a Professional Organizer that is experienced in juggling day-to-day operations.  She holds a BS degree in Nursing and worked in Critical Care and Ambulatory Care for 15 years before deciding to stay home to raise her children.  Michelle decided to begin a new career in organizing when friends said she was “a natural” to the business.  She loves working with people, organizing their space, unpacking and setting up homes, and the variety of jobs.  Michelle likes the scheduling flexibility which enables her to spend time with her family, travel, and enjoy the outdoors (she has a farm in West Virginia that her family visits).  

Chris is a Professional Organizer.  She grew up in Northern Virginia, attended James Madison University where she majored in Social Work, worked in the profession which was a natural segway to becoming a Professional Organizer.   Chris enjoys  helping others organize, prioritize and gain control of their surroundings.   Her hobbies include reading , traveling, shopping and spending time with her family.

Amy is a proud member of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO).  Before joining Loudoun Home Consulting she worked as a Corporate Meeting Planner and received her CMP certification (Certified Meeting Professional).  After careful consideration, she decided to change careers to work in a field that had always been her passion -- interior design and organizing.  She is experienced in move management and enjoys helping people keep things decluttered, neat and tidy.  Amy has two children, loves to travel, enjoys cooking and spending quality time with friends and family.