After retiring from Ford, I had more time to dig deeper into the problems we are having in our country, and I learned the extent to which our government has progressively gone astray. Similarly, some of our elected representatives have been voting in ways that I could never have imagined. I have contacted my representatives, both at the state and federal level but my concerns were seemingly overlooked or just disregarded. Some votes and actions that have been taken by our politicians are not aligned with the Constitution (as written), and many decisions taken by our legislators no longer represent my values or priorities and those of my neighbors and community.
I am a life-long problem solver who applies my real-world experience, common sense, and understanding of cause & effect nuances to work smarter, save money, and overcome issues. With my unique qualifications and the support of my family, it was agreed that I should step-up and help restore the America that we know and love.
Personal Information
I am a Christian mother of two children who has been married for 30 years. I attended public schools, and was the first in my family to attend college, earning both a bachelor and master degree from Central Michigan University. My father is a legal immigrant that served in the USAF who retired as both an engineer and medical first responder. My mother is a retired school bus driver.
I recently retired from Ford (UAW & salary) with over 32 years of service. My roles included, product development, strategy & planning, business reengineering & transformation, customer service, and analytics. I worked on location in Europe and in partnerships throughout the globe. I can apply my real-world experiences involving multi-million-dollar projects, leveraging data and analytics to make strategic, data-driven decisions to improve our government.
I have been active in my community and throughout the state in various volunteer roles for my entire adult life; First responder/practitioner and instructor/trainer volunteer, youth program leader, and hands-on support of various emergency preparedness agencies and local charities.
“We the people are the rightful masters of both Congress and the Courts, not to overthrow the Constitution but to overthrow the men who would pervert the Constitution.”
– Abraham Lincoln