Daughter of Paul and Leslie, Deb first joined the firm in 2000, during which time her main duty was fighting with the folding machine. Now wearing many hats, Deb manages the philanthropic efforts of the Strebel Planning Group; coordinating donations to various charities and sponsorships within Tompkins County. Deb also works with the planners to create financial plans and consults on life, disability and long term care insurance.
Education and Licenses
– Financial Planning, B.B.A.
– Licensed in New York to place Life, Long Term Care and Disability Insurance
Community Memberships
– Tompkins Connect Board Member
– Ithaca YMCA Development Committee
Interests
Lounging by the pool, eating from the same five Ithaca restaurants, being terrible at golf (but determined), spending time with loved ones, and quoting The Office.
Favorite Causes
– SPCA
– Taste of the Finger Lakes
– Southern Tier Food Bank
Passion Projects and Fun Facts
Paul, Leslie and Deb co-founded a cremation jewelry business in 2015, in memory of their belated son and brother, Lee. Affectionately named, Lee Alexander & Co. Cremation Jewelry designs and manufactures premium jewelry to provide beauty, comfort and closeness to those who’ve experienced loss. Deb is the Director of Development, Marketing Director and Project Coordinator.
