I began my career in pet care as a professional groomer in 1982. In 1987, I took a receptionist position at a small animal hospital in Garland. For the next several years I worked various positions at that practice until taking the position of hospital manager in 1995. VCA bought the one doctor practice in 2004 and in 2008, I transferred to a 2 doctor VCA practice in Lake Highlands. In 2017, I found my "home" at VCA Lakewood Animal Hospital.

My husband, Glen (a veterinarian), and I have 8 wonderful children between us and are grandparents to 14 beautiful grandchildren. Our 3 spoiled rescued dogs share their home in Sachse with us. Life is never boring, to say the least!

Glen and I are very active in local animal rescue and non-profit spay and neuter organizations. We are both strong advocates for controlling the population of unwanted and abandoned animals.

Glen and I are huge fans of the Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Cowboys (and, of course, Texas A&M Aggies). I enjoy going to games, music concerts and traveling, but my biggest passion is my family, 2-legged and 4-legged, alike.