A 30 year career professional in general business, sales and marketing with more than 10 years in the title and escrow industry in Marion, Polk, Linn and Benton Counties. Born and raised in Southern Oregon (Roseburg) and a former small business owner, farmer, rental property owner and manager (LaGrande), City Councilor (Island City), Budget Committee member (Island City and Medford) and Planning Commissioner (Roseburg). Past Vice President of Corvallis Chapter of American Business Women's Association, past recipient of Willamette Association of Realtors Affiliate of the year 2001 and current member of the Board of Directors, Marion-Polk Liberty House; an affiliate member of the Salem Realtors Association; current Board member of SAR Community Fund; a member of Salem Business Builders, Inc. (SBBI) and a member of Salem Chamber of Commerce, and Home Builders of Marion & Polk.