Kathy grew up in northern Minnesota and attended the University of Minnesota-Duluth where she earned a Bachelor of Accounting Degree. Kathy held several private sector accounting positions before finding her niche in government accounting and finance while working for the City of Great Falls in the early 1990s. After relocating to Colorado with her military husband’s transfer, Kathy worked for the City of Woodland Park for 18 months and then most recently the City of Fountain, Colorado for 16 years as the Chief Financial Officer. She served on many committees and also served 6 years as a Trustee on one of the state sponsored pension plans. Seeking a life filled with outdoor activities and a peaceful environment, Kathy and her husband Joe retired to the beautiful Flathead Valley in 2013.