In 2008, I was at a crossroads in my career - unhappy with the path I had taken in my work life since graduating from the University of Minnesota in 1986. Looking for a challenge - with purpose, I stumbled across an advertisement in the local paper from Town & Country Insurance. I have never looked back.

I have obtained my CIC and CISR designations, and I am currently working on my CPRM (Certified Personal Risk Manager), taking classes out of state and getting the opportunity to network with wonderful insurance people from across the nation.

I have two daughters, one son-in-law, two grandsons and a husband (of 30+ years!) I have been married to him for more of my life than I have not! It is amazing to get to spend that length of time with your best friend.

My children have families of their own, both located over an hour away from Pine City, and I find myself with extra time on my hands. Recently, I joined the Pine Area Lions Club in Pine City to fill that gap. "We Serve" is their motto - so now I am serving! I have surrounded myself in this club with many wonderful, caring women who are concerned about their families & communities. It's a good place to be at this time.

During the summer, I enjoy gardening, bike riding and fishing - just being outside in MN! In the winter months, I will ice fish (if the ice is thick enough and the fish house is heated....and insured) but would rather head south and warm my bones! It's an easy trip to visit my retired parents in the warmer climate of Fort Myers, FL. I have an inkling this is where I may be in ten years!