Thirty years in the finance and banking industry! I now spend my days developing new relationships with businesses and helping them with their financial requests. I have worked in all areas of finance and banking, first in automotive finance then in commercial banking on the special assets side and the last six years in business development and portfolio management. I love the commercial lending side of the business, particularly working with business owners and learning about all types of industries. I give back to the community through my involvement in local organizations. I serve as finance officer at ABWA (American Business Women's Association), KC Express Chapter. I also serve as treasurer of the local chapter of the American Legion Ladies Auxilliary. Previously I was National President of the Sotos Syndrome Support Association, as well as holding several other positions throughout the years. I have always volunteered in some capacity at my church, ranging from kids music director to chairman of the finance team. My hobbies include traveling, particularly to lakes and beaches, watching all kinds of sports and cheering on the Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals and the Nebraska Cornhuskers.