Nancy Hensel is president of Lake Forest, IL-based food gifts cataloger The Popcorn Factory.
Where did you grow up?
In the suburbs of Chicago — Skokie and Lake Forest.
What college did you attend?
DePauw University, Greencastle, IN, for my BA and Lake Forest Graduate School of Management for my MBA.
What did you major in? Economics.
Lefty or righty? Righty.
What catalogs do you shop from?
Lands’ End, Eddie Bauer, Ross-Simons, Nordstrom, Coldwater Creek, and Crate & Barrel.
If you could trade places with a person for a day, who would it be? Walt Disney. I admire what he created and accomplished, but most of all his vision!
To what destination (that you have not yet been) would you most like to travel? China, to see the Great Wall.
What is your favorite city? San Francisco — to visit, that is. But I love Chicago for the lakefront and cultural events.
Butter, cheese, or caramel popcorn?
Our “lite” buttered popcorn. But I always have a sweet tooth for our almond pecan corn.
Most unusual popcorn flavor?
Chocolate-drizzled peanut butter popcorn.
Favorite movie? It’s a Wonderful Life.
Favorite actor? It varies, but I do enjoy John Lithgow.
Favorite movie food?
Popcorn, of course! (But no extra butter.)
What’s in your CD player now? Beatles #1
Cat person or dog person? Definitely dog — we have two Labs.
What is your favorite sport?
To participate in, golf. To watch, football.
What is your favorite amusement park ride? Any rollercoaster.