Family: Husband, Butch; sons, Dylan and Grant; daughter, Allison.

Place of birth: Mineola, Iowa

Q: When did you move to Tonganoxie, and what brought you here?

A: We moved here Jan. 2. My husband got transferred to Kansas City with his job.

Q: What’s the biggest risk you’ve ever taken?

A: Moving to the New York City area at 21 just because I had to live there and get it out of my system.

Q: What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?

A: To always be able to laugh at yourself and keep a good sense of humor.

Q: What three things would you want people to know about you?

A: I love to meet new people, I love my family and friends and I love to play golf.

Q: What did you want to be when you grew up?

A: A horse jockey, but I became too tall.

Q: What is your ideal vacation spot?

A: Any place with palm trees, sand in my toes and a happy family to share it with.

Favorite things:

Song: “Love Shack” by the B-52’s.

Color: Red.

Food: Any kind of seafood.