Education:

I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from Michigan Technological University, and then at the age of forty I returned to college to receive my Master’s Degree in Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines. My research and thesis focused on welding robotics for the U.S. Navy.

Throughout my career, I have worked for small and large corporations, retiring from Xcel Energy after fifteen years in Project Management. In that position I brought projects from concept to completion, including design, purchasing and construction. In this capacity I interacted with a multi-disciplinary team all while managing multimillion-dollar budgets.

I am a life-long learner and as County Commissioner I have gained a great deal of knowledge about policing, transportation, finance, the legislative process and broadband. Through state-wide county commissioner interactions I have learned from the broad experience of other commissioners throughout the state.

My initial elected office in our community was as Treasurer of the Gilpin County School Board where I supported funding for the construction of the new wing of the RE-1 High School. Prior to being a school board member I was on the Accountability Committee and supported Booster Club efforts. I volunteered at the Idaho Springs food pantry for two years and donate to the local Catholic church fundraising events. I am an active member of the Republican Party serving two years as Vice-Chair, and three years as a State delegate. Presently I serve as the Chair of the Gilpin County Republican Party.

Over the forty-one years my husband and I have made Gilpin County our home, we raised three children who have given us eight grandchildren, and now…one great grandchild! With such a large family, we share in their joy and happiness, but I have also developed a keen awareness of the challenges and difficulties families face in today’s complex and often upside down world.

I must admit I have little time for hobbies, but I do enjoy painting with acrylics on canvas and with dyes on silk fabric. I’m also a member of the Gilpin County Arts Association.

I believe an open dialogue with the residents of Gilpin County is the best way for me to stay informed. So please contact me with your questions or concerns.