About Me

I grew up in Newbury, Ohio,  and after graduating from The Ohio State University in 2004 with a degree in International Studies, I spent time traveling around the country with a non-profit organization.  The experience was great, but I knew there was no place like home.  A few years after I came back to Ohio, I bumped into an old flame and we eventually got married and started a family.  

I am above all else, a mother of three wonderful boys; August, Miles, and Derin.  My Husband Ben and I decided to move back to Newbury after years of living various places for his work.  We knew Geauga County was where we wanted to be, and worked hard to get back here.  

Since moving back, we keep ourselves busy with family and volunteer work.  I helped resurrect the Newbury Educational Foundation and also help The Friends of Punderson whenever they need a hand with one of their great events.  My neighbors jokingly call me the Mayor, but I could not imagine moving back and not helping out where I can.   If you are new to the area, or are thinking of joining the community, I would be happy to show you around!  I'm an old hat with the fresh perspective of having lived in many different areas.