About Me
Growing up in Columbia County I’ve been blessed to experience what we have to offer. I’ve fished Trojan and Salmonberry, have hiked and hunted in our woods and kayaked and swam our waters. There’s honestly no other place that I would rather raise my family.
My husband, Brandon, and I met while we were in high school and have been married for almost 19 years. Together we have seven children, biologically, adopted and through foster care. We’ve been foster parents since 2015.
Our family has owned and operated Oregon Trail Lanes, the bowling center in St. Helens since 1981. I’ve had a more active role in the business since 2005, handling the CFO, Compliance, HR, Marketing, and Planning duties.
As an active parent volunteer I found myself drawn to our schools and helping our children through advocacy, elected as a St. Helens School District Board Member in 2013, 2017 and 2021. I’ve served as Chair, Vice-Chair, Chair of the Budget Committee, and on many facilities and student and parent committees. Most historically, Co-Chairing the two bond committees responsible for obtaining the funding to build two new schools, Plymouth High School and St. Helens Middle School, as well as the upcoming renovation of St. Helens High School.
My volunteerism has also extended to many years of helping in local youth activities, as a Player Agent for St. Helens Little League, and several years of coaching for youth Basketball.
As an experienced community collaborator and networker, I’ve passionately volunteered time as a core team leader for Connect St. Helens, helping to plan, execute and administer many community projects.
From 2014 to 2018, I enjoyed volunteering as a Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Reserve Deputy. Attending Marine Academy, and spending time on the Columbia River.
