I was born and raised in Brookings, SD. I attended South Dakota State University, and graduated with my Bachelor's of Science in Sociology. As a senior in high school I began working at Hy-Vee Inc., and I continued my job there full time while also attending college full time. I worked full time at Hy-Vee for 6 years and was promoted to Assistant Manager after 3 years. I moved to Rapid City in 2004, and worked as a Social Worker for 5 years. Duri...