Protecting public health, safeguarding our natural resources, and encouraging fiscal responsibility are the focus of my service at the Indian River Mosquito Control District. I was first elected in 1992 and have lived in Indian River County since 1981. My interest in mosquito control began in 1991 when I was hired by the Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory (FMEL), University of Florida, to write instructional software for mosquito control districts. Since then I have continued to work at FMEL and to learn more about mosquitoes and their control. I have twice served on the board of directors of the Florida Mosquito Control Association, have chaired its Commissioners’ section most recently in 2021-2022, and was the Commissioners’ representative to its Dodd Short Course (Education) Committee from 1994 – 2013. My ongoing concern for the health of the Indian River Lagoon and our natural resources is reflected in my sustained board level volunteer service to organizations including the Environmental Learning Center, the Pelican Island Audubon Society, and the Florida Native Plant Society. I chaired the Indian River County Land Acquisition Committee multiple times and now serve on the IRC Environmental Lands Panel. I hold a MA in economics from Washington University and a BA in economics from New College. I worked in the computer industry for many years and taught economics and computer science for more than 12 years at Indian River State College.

Originally from Dade City, Florida. I have lived in Indian River County for the past 14 years. I was first elected commissioner to the Indian River Mosquito Control District Board in 2020 and I am seeking re-election in 2024. I have earned the designation of Certified District Official from the Florida Association of Special Districts. Currently, I am a member of the Florida Mosquito Control Association and the Florida Association of Special Districts. In the past, I have served as the President of the Taxpayers’ Association of Indian River County, Vice-Chair of the Government Affairs Committee for the Indian River County Chamber of Commerce, served on the board of the Indian River 4H Foundation, and numerous other boards and committees. My educational background consists of an undergraduate degree from Florida State University and an MBA from Florida Southern College. My interests include enjoying the outdoors and landscape photography

I am a third-generation Floridian and a native Indian River County resident. I graduated from Vero Beach High School. After high school, I have continued the desire to learn- adding Certifications from the University of Central Florida, the University of Florida, the University of Georgia, and an AS degree from Indian River State College. Currently, I am finishing my second degree in Organizational Management My professional background is in high-level administration for Presidents or CEOs in the legal, insurance, and construction fields. My family has always owned Beef Cattle, and I am passionate about educating the public about the Florida beef industry. In 2019, I founded the local chapter of Florida Cattlewomen in our county and am still the current President of our chapter. My public/municipal service includes the following in Indian River County: the Agriculture Advisory Committee, the Economic Development Council, the Environmental Control Hearing Board, and the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategic (CEDS) Committee (Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council). In my downtime, I enjoy spending time with my family, going to the beach, traveling to different places, working out at Lift Fitness, and reading.