A native Minnesotan, I grew up about 45 miles west of Minneapolis in Waconia when it was just a small town with a population around 2,000. I am the middle of three girls – always striving to out-perform my overachieving older sister and seeking some of the attention my younger baby sister received. This combination made me a fierce competitor, but also a negotiator and peacemaker.

I was raised on Lake Waconia, so I love to be outdoors. I find being on the many lakes of Minnesota peaceful and a time to reflect. Tennis was – and still is – my favorite sport (Chris Evert was my childhood idol).

I’m a graduate of the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management (go Gophers!) I considered becoming an engineer (like my older sister, of course) or a math teacher before selecting my career path in accounting. I am a long-suffering fan of ‘Sota sports teams in general, but I remain loyal nonetheless year after year after year…

My family means the world to me. My husband and I have five kids in their twenties. The teenage years were absolutely crazy, but we survived somehow with the help of carpools, family and friends. I must admit that I miss attending the many sports games and activities from their younger days, but enjoy having free time on the weekends now.

We spend a lot of year-round family time at our cabin on Leech Lake and enjoy boating, fishing, snowmobiling and snowshoeing. Our cabin days usually end with bonfires and board games – especially our current favorite, Settlers of Catan.

I was CFO at a variety of companies in the Twin Cities before joining Ergodyne and landing on the Orange Planet in early 2017. This is truly a unique place. I love the interaction and collaboration, and my fellow Ergodytes have been very welcoming. The on-boarding process, and the product and industry training are the best I’ve ever seen. I enjoy coming to work every day and being part of the tradition of strong leadership we have here at Ergodyne.