POA Member Since: 2015

Occupation or former occupation: Marketing positions within the nonprofit, telecom, Higher education and hospitality industries.

Education: Bachelor of Science, Marketing; Communication Minor.

POA Committee or Board experience: As a former employee of the POA, I attended numerous committee meetings representing the marketing department

Non-POA committee or board experience: Currently, Vice-President of the Bella Vista Courtesy Van Board and driver for 3 years. Previous: Board Member, Pittsburg, KS Chamber of Commerce.

Other leadership experience: Volunteer for Saving Grace, providing transportation and mentoring; CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteer for 10 years; Consulting for the Bella Vista Community TV board

Hobbies/Interests: Reading, Travel

Candidacy Platform/Why you are running:

Community. I’ve always been an active volunteer in every community in which I’ve lived. During my working career, I volunteered with organizations such as Youth Friends, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Girl Scouts, church youth groups, and local shelters. Once I retired in June 2022, I continued as a CASA volunteer and have been very involved with the Courtesy Van, focusing my open hours on helping those who cannot help themselves. Having worked within the POA for 5½ years, I feel I know the intricacies that make it run. And, I have the passion and commitment to continue making Bella Vista a great place to live.

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