Born in Coos Bay, Oregon and raised in a tight knit community in the beautiful PNW, I developed a strong appreciation for hard work, the outdoors, and my community. I grew up in the country riding horses, competing in equestrian show jumping and Horse 4H, and also competed in track year-round; all of which helped to shape my discipline and drive. I later moved to Hawaii, where I became the proud mother of two amazing children, Mele and Bodey Lute...