Born and raised in a small town outside Pittsburgh PA. Attended undergrad (Urban Studies) and grad (JD/MBA) school at Washington Univ in St. Louis. Worked in banking (Barclays, Citigroup) for 25 years in NYC. Left corporate life to work for a non profit (Out & Equal) in San Francisco. Moved to Petaluma in 2010. Purchased the Santa Rosa FASTSIGNS franchise in 2014 (moved to current location in 2019). Currently active at St John's Episcopal Church in Petaluma, serve as Vice Chair of the Board for United Way of the Wine Country, sing with Valley of the Moon Chamber Ensemble, member of The Referral Machine BNI Chapter. Fan of tennis, football (Steelers), basketball (Warriors), epic fantasy novels, swimming. Going through life with husband Tony (29 years).