Born and raised in Madison, WI. I graduated from Edgewood High School and attended UW Eau Claire studying art as a major. From 1987 through 1993 I owned my own bakery business, and was very active in the WI Bakers Association; winning many cake awards. From 1993-2003 I managed the bakery at Copps Food Center with 26 employees. In 2003 I became a full-time professional Realtor, specializing in residential, new construction, condo projects, and subdivision developments.