Hey there! My name is Cierra Caudill and I have been a lifelong resident of Greensburg and Decatur County. I have three daughters. Madalyn, Emma, and Kate. I’ve been married to Matthew for 5 years, but we’ve been together 12 years. I am currently the General Manager at our local Dairy Queen and have worked there 13 years. If you’ve been in I’m sure you have seen me.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I am a 4th generation Greensburg resident. My Great Grandpa Bud Ralston transplanted here to start farming. They settled out by North Decatur. The family farm is still up and running to this day. I am the daughter of Holly Snyder Hunt and the Granddaughter of Jack and June Snyder. Usually if people don’t know me they know my Mom or Grandparents.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
Dairy Queen has been my life for 13 years. I love the connections I made with customers every single day. I love putting a smile on people’s faces.
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
My entire life. I’ve been blessed to raise my girls in this same community.
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
I would have to say Lowell Rethlake and all his coffee buddies. They all had great stories to tell.
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Scotland and Ireland. I have alot of Irish roots and have always wanted to see where we came from.
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Silence of the Lambs is one of my favorite movies. I will watch any show on the ID channel
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Respect is not given it’s earned. Kindness is mandatory. Everyday you have the chance to make someone’s life a little better.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
I would love to travel overseas with my Husband and kiddos. I’d also like to skydive in the future.
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
What used to be Gene’s bakery reminds me of being a little girl and how my Grandpa Jack would take me there almost every weekend.
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Anthony Hopkins. I’ve always admired his acting and his wisdom. We would meet at The Branch for coffee and something off their lunch menu.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
I love the closeness of our community. I am always reminded while away just how great our small town is.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
I would love to go back to college. I currently have a degree in Human Services. I would love to pursue a degree in Criminology. I also can’t wait to watch my girls blossom into adults who will hopefully change this world.
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I am ambidextrous. I used to bat left handed playing softball and right handed. I have a twin sister named Casey who is older than me by one minute. Our daughters are the 5th generation of all girls in our family. No boys.
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
The Grand Canyon. It was breathtaking. Traveling out East to Massachusetts was also beautiful.
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
October is my favorite month. Halloween is my favorite holiday and also my Grandma June’s Birthday. 13 is my birth date so also my favorite number.
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My Grandparents and Mom. My Mom showed me strength raising my sister and I alone as a single Mom. She never gave up. My Grandparents instilled so many important values in me growing up that made me into who I am. Remembering those values pushes me to work harder, be kinder, and of course above all things love with all I have.
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Safe, Cozy, and a little Craziness.