Whether you’re considering moving to Rochester region or looking to enhance your current Rochester experience, our Locals are here to help answer any questions you might have and get you connected into our community. Our Locals are experts in area hobbies and recreation, engagement opportunities, and resources for beginning your journey here. They are here to make Rochester feel like home from the second you arrive.
Heather Donovan
Heather grew up in the Rochester area, moved to AZ for eight years, and returned to raise her family. She works as a commercial lender, and enjoys the outdoor recreational opportunities in the area, as well as, frequenting many local businesses. Heather enjoys the delectable food options, local markets, tea, and coffee establishments, and serving many local non-profits. There is no shortage of local events for her and her family to attend.
Ask Heather About
- Hobbies & recreation: golf, hiking, restaurants, coffee
- Resources helpful to new residents: purchasing real estate in and around Rochester, family activities
- Engagement opportunities: non-profit volunteering, women in business networking
John Eischen
John, is a Rochester boomeranger, noun: a person who was born and raised in Rochester, left town for a period, and returned to Rochester because of career opportunities and to raise a family. John returned to a Rochester that was vibrant and growing from restaurants, to businesses, to activities. John's now adult children also currently call Rochester home.
Ask John About
- Hobbies and activities: fishing, golf, and dive bars
- Local organizations: resources and volunteer opportunities
- Local businesses: home improvements
Amanda Swenson
Amanda moved to Rochester in 2020 after college and rented an apartment in town. In 2023 she was married and purchased her first home in the northwest area of Rochester. Living in Rochester she has fallen in love with Rochester's golf courses and the great food and restaurants.
Ask Amanda About
- Hobbies and activities: golf, restaurants, breweries
- Engagement opportunities: RYT Network member, volunteering
- Resources helpful to new residents: renting