Meg McCue-Jones has been in the Lowcountry for 15 years and LOVES it here. During the day, Meg works with apes and otters at the International Primate Protection League. In the evenings, she coaches soccer at SURF in the North Area. A mom of one with a family of three, Meg enjoys time with her family, at the beach, and traveling. If she can mix all three, it’s a done deal!
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
We are a huge soccer family. Both my husband and I played in college, and we met reffing a game together. Now, we’re passing on the passion to our three year old.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
If we were wealthy to the point we didn’t have to work, I would be volunteering my time to the two non-profits I work for. I enjoy the animals I work with, having a background in the vet tech/animal science world. As for soccer, I started playing in middle school and never looked back. I have been coaching for almost 18 years, certified referee since 1998, and still playing as much as I can.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Really the FOOD TRUCKS!! So many to choose from!!
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
15 years strong!
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Most interesting person… that’s a hard one, I network all the time.
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Costa Rica again! I very much enjoyed a tropical studies course there back in college and would go back in a heart beat!!
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Fried Green Tomatoes
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Be patient; you don’t know what someone is going through or how far they have come.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
Visit a sanctuary in South East Asia, to see Gibbons in the wild.
Q: What is your go to band when you cant decide what to listen to?
Stick Figure
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Costco!! Hands down!! They are ALWAYS willing to help with their time and donations to IPPL. Great group of people, FANTASTIC company!!
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?
Robin Williams, again FOOD TRUCKS! I would have loved to meet him; he seemed so energetic and animated.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
We are a beach city. We have come together during so many tragedies. I love Charleston; the people here are so friendly and welcoming. The people that I worked with 13 years ago I still see and consider family.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Work wise I’d like to be in the same place. Maybe some more wrinkles and some grey hair.
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I have a fascination for old cars. Pops restored a 1972 MGb for me when I graduated college. I love going to car shows with him.
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
St. Maarten was absolutely stunning.
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
Favorite month- May! Favorite holiday- Thanksgiving. Best single day- any Fridays!!
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Perfect day: 80’s weather on the beach, playing soccer with family and friends.
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My daughter London Maxwell
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Clean house!
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
All our family is together, our animals are happy, and food’s on the table (cooked by someone else 🙂 ).
