I am running for Whiteside County Board, District 3. I’ve been married for 20 years to my husband, Jim; together we have three children. Shawn is 16, KD is 12 and Nicki is 6. I also have two bonus (step) children; Jennifer lives in Annawan with her husband, John, with their two boys; and Kyle is in the Army stationed in Hawaii with his wife, Lynnette, and son. 

Jim and I moved from East Moline to Erie in late 1995. In 2000, we started a part-time welding and fabrication business, which has seen its share of ups and downs, especially over the past few years. We have 12 employees. 

I believe in personal responsibility with a strong work ethic to earn what you receive. I feel these values, among others, have been declining over the years, more so in recent years.