Gender: Female
Family: Husband: Thomas 3 Children: Jeffrey, Kristen, Becky.
Birth date: 03/16/1952
Birthplace: Milwaukee
Home City:
Religion: Catholic
Education:
BA, Elementry Education, University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point, 1974.
Professional Experience:
Business Owner, Ballweg Implement Company, 1976-1998
Teacher, Memphis, TN School System, 1974-1976.
Political Experience:
Assemblymember, Wisconsin State Assembly, 2004-present
Alderperson, City of Markesan 1987-1991
Mayor, City of Markesan 1991-1997.
Organizations:
Volunteer, Markesan District Schools, 1986-present
Member, Markesan Chamber of Commerce, 1977-present
Member & Speaker, Citizen School Building Committee, 1997-1998
President, Markesan Parent Teacher Association, 1989
Charter Member & Organizer, Markesan Parent Teacher Association, 1987
Catechism Teacher, 1978-1985
Green Lake County Farm Bureau
Former Chairperson/Board of Directors, Waupun Memorial Hospital
Waupun Chamber of commerce
Women's Council.
Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees:
Member, Management Committee of Agnesian HealthCare Enterprises, Limited Liability Company, 2003 - Present
Chairperson and Committee Lead, Markesan Revitalization Committee 1984-1985
Member, Southern Green Lake Ambulance Board
Member, Grand River Fire District Board
Member, Green Lake County Farm Bureau
Member, UW-Extention Farm Safety Advisory Board.
Committees:
Colleges and Universities, Vice Chair
Homeland Security and State Preparedness, Chair
Insurance, Member
Legislative Council, Member
Public Health, Member
Small Business, Member