I was born and raised in Kirksville, Missouri. I now reside in Idaho where I am the CCOA Kincare Program Coordinator. I also belong to the Idaho Kincare Coalition. I am involved with AARP, Healthy Families Nampa, and other groups interested in the Kincare Grandparent Issue.

I live the life of a Kincare Grandparent. My three grandchildren have lived with me since March of 1999 when they were 5 months, 1 ½ and 2 ½ years old.. I became their legal guardian in July of 2001.

Native of Idaho, raised in New Plymouth. Attended College of Idaho and BSU. Has been with CCOA since 1989 serving as homemaker and chore program coordinator, director of senior services. Executive director since April 2003. Hobbies include motorcycles, NASCAR, fishing and woodworking.