Who is Angie Hicks?

Angie Hicks, born in 1973 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is a commercial actor and the co-founder of Angie's List. Hicks started her career in television as a reporter and anchor in local news and then moved on to work as a communications and marketing consultant. It was during her time as a consultant when Hicks came up with the idea for Angie's List.

Angie's List is a website that provides crowd-sourced reviews of local businesses. It was launched in 1995 and was originally called Columbus Neighbors. The name was changed to Angie's List in honor of Hicks. The website quickly grew in popularity, and by 2001, it was available in more than 50 cities in the United States.

In addition to being a successful entrepreneur, Hicks is also known for her appearances in commercials for Angie's List. She has been featured in a variety of television commercials, radio ads, and print ads for the website. Hicks has become a familiar face to many Americans through her television spots, where she talks to customers about their experiences with local service providers.

Despite being a commercial actor, Hicks is credited with helping millions of people across America find reliable local businesses. Angie's List is now a publicly-traded company, and Hicks serves as the Chief Marketing Officer. She is also an active philanthropist and supports a variety of charitable organizations, including the United Way and Habitat for Humanity.

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