Former Member, Business and Financial Services Committee, Washington State House of Representatives

Former Ranking Minority Member, Community Development, Housing and Tribal Affairs Committee, Washington State House of Representatives

Member, Appropriations Committee

Ranking Minority Member, Labor and Workplace Standards Committee

Member, Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Best Practices Advisory Group

Member, State Government and Tribal Relations Committee

— Awards:

• Woman of the Year Finalist 2011 Woman's Business Alliance;
• Woman of the Year Finalist 2012 Woman's Business Alliance;
• Women's Who's Who in America 2006-Current;
• Washington Lodging Association General Manager of the Year 2012 Seattle

— Father's Name:

• Ray

— Mother's Name:

• Jan

— Number of Grandchildren:

• 3

Reason for Seeking Public Office:

Serving community members and giving back has always been a part of my personal and professional life. My children are now grown and my businesses are established so now it's my time to serve. I'm very proud to live in Goldendale and the 14th Legislative District, an area so blessed by beauty and a high quality of life. I'm running to ensure we can preserve and keep improving our region and to put the "representative" back in representative.

I want to learn your ideas and be your voice for them in Olympia. We have so many experienced and talented people here that I know, together, we can make a difference.