I was born and raised in Virginia.  I grew up on the family farm.  I worked along side my parents growing apples and peaches and raising cows.  I was active in athletics and received a scholarship to attend Bluefield College in Bluefield, Virginia.  While attending college I played volleyball and softball.  

I moved to Sioux City, Iowa in 1997.  My husband played baseball for the Sioux City Explorers.  I started working as a paralegal, but had my heart set on law school.  I graduated from the University of South Dakota School of Law in 2003 and moved to Marshall County, Iowa.  My husband is the baseball coach at Marshalltown Community College.  I have practiced law in Marshalltown, Iowa since 2003.  I also served on the city council and as Mayor of Haverhill, Iowa.  I am currently the President of the YMCA. I have three wonderful children. Liberty is 12 years old and I was blessed with twins, Ella and Brady that are 9 years old. They are very active in sports and keep me busy.