I graduated from the University of Montana with a Bachelor of Science in Timber Management. I was a Forester and then owned and operated a Charleston bed and breakfast until 1989. I entered Real Estate in 1989. My hobbies are sailing, hiking and finding rare plants. I am involved in my community; I have been President of Riverland Terrace and Radcliffeborough neighborhoods. I am on the Planning and zoning committee of the Preservation society.