Jacque is the owner of JT’s Bakery and Cafe. She was born in Bedford, Pennsylvania but moved with her family to Naples, Florida, where she has spent the majority of her life. When she was just 21 years old, she bought a dog grooming business which she successfully operated for several years. Desiring to spend more time with her two children, she sold the business and became a kindergarten teacher where they attended school. She enjoyed teaching for over 15 years. During these years, she discovered her love of baking and cake decorating. Through practice and self-teaching, Jacque developed the skills to create baby shower, birthday, graduation, and wedding cakes for family and friends. After retiring from teaching, she began to pursue this hobby even further. She was hired as a baker for Sassy Cakes, a gourmet cupcakery in downtown Naples. Although she already had the experience of owning and running a business, here she was able to learn how a bakery operates. After moving back to Pennsylvania in early 2017, the opportunity to pursue her dream finally came to life as JT’s Bakery and Café. Now, she enjoys being a part of the McCandless community and sharing her family recipes and gourmet creations with the wonderful people that support her and her business every day.