About Caroline
Born in Southern California and raised in Las Vegas and Boulder City, NV, Caroline attended Cal State East Bay putting herself through college by working at Tektronix supporting the sales team. After graduation, she worked as a sales analyst for Nestle in the 90s. She is a proud mother of three grown sons, two delightful daughters-in-law, and one adorable grandson.
Background
After focusing on and successfully raising three responsible, financially independent children, she cofounded Topaz in Austin, Texas with her husband, Jorge Chavez, and currently serves as Executive Vice President. She helps transform the company into a scalable global sales company, leads a marketing team to build branding and reach new markets, and continues to develop and improve all systems and processes to enable continued growth. She intuitively understands customer needs and translates that into successful partnerships, building positive relationships with everyone around her.
Favorite Aspects of the Job
Caroline loves building processes that help our team and clients become more successful and organized. She thrives on creating efficient systems that make everyone’s lives easier and more productive.
Core Values
The three values that drive Caroline are Generosity, Creativity (“brainstorming is my favorite”), and Responsibility. These principles guide her work and interactions with others, making her a compassionate and resourceful team member. Her DISC profile of Blue and Green makes her a steady, process-oriented leader who listens deeply, builds trust naturally, and leads with heart.
Interests and Favorites
Caroline enjoys gardening, RVing, and exploring estate sales in her free time. She enjoys historical fiction books, such as 1776 by David McCullough and The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom. Caroline also really loves classic country and disco music.