Harper’s Restaurant & Brewpub was named after Thomas Harper O’Brien, a graduate from the Michigan Agricultural College (M.S.U.). He’s the father of Trisha O’Brien Riley another Spartan grad. In this interview, Trish shares her journey from her time in the auto industry and the challenges for her in a male dominated world to owning the iconic East Lansing neighborhood gathering place with her husband, Pat.
Trish offers insight on the power of embracing change and what happens when you take on risk. She says you "have to be able to fail, if your afraid...you'll never take the risk" Take the time to hear all that Trish has to offer...time well spent!