I moved to Thurston County in 1975 in the midst of a growth spurt for the county. I was a Registered Nurse who became enamored with real estate. For several years I juggled working as a nurse, raising 2 sons, and real estate. In 1986 after co-owning a real estate office during a difficult economy and record high interest rates, I changed careers and became a home loan officer.
In 1992, I was elected as Thurston County Commissioner and for the ne...