I have been blessed to have lived in this community my entire life. I grew up in North Prairie, am a proud 1983 graduate of Mukwonago High School, married and have lived in Mukwonago since 1985.
Faith and family are important. I have lived a busy life which included being on the PTO at Section School and Rolling Hills, Girl Scout leader, Mukwonago JV Softball Coach, and a cheerleader for my children and their numerous sports. I am a Christian and a member of St James in Mukwonago. Driving up and down Hwy NN back and forth to Miniwaukan, the Junior High and High School were joys I didn’t realize at the time.
I am an Ultrasound Technologist by trade, having worked at Waukesha Memorial Hospital for 8 years and later starting the Ultrasound department at Moreland Medical Center. I am Founder and Executive Director of Life’s Connection in Mukwonago.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I have been married to my husband John for 35 years. We have 4 children: Kayla (married to Mike), Ryan (married to Rebecca), Daniel (soon to be married to his high school sweetheart, Jacque) and Jacob. We have 2 grand daughters: Lyla and Madelyn and a little boy coming anytime now.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
At Life’s Connection. I am able to walk pregnancy journeys with families in our community. Every little baby is a gift. I feel honored to share the joys and even the sorrows of those who are expecting babies. Sometimes pregnancies end in loss and families need support as they navigate through this. Helping families through parenting and adoption is so important as we all need a little help and someone to lean on occasionally. I also enjoy teaching families strong parenting skills as well as childbirth and pregnancy classes. We are strengthening our community in doing so and it is nice to be the place to come to for support, material help and a listening ear.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Fork in the Road (the old Vista Gardens)
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
55 years
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Coach Darrell Cottrell – He was my husbands coach and sons coach and an awesome mentor
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
I would love to go to Belize and enjoy some sun and fun!
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Gone with the Wind, The Notebook
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Find one thing to do for someone else every single day.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
Rome
Q: What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
Kid Rock, Elton John
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Former: Jeff’s Rootbeer Stand – the old A&W now gone. Miller Pharmacy (which is Life’s Connections future forever home in Mukwonago!)
Current: Life’s Connection
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Mark Wahlberg for sure. I’d meet him at Brew 52 (for the Velvety Pinkety Drinkety) because even though ours are better, I’m sure our great burger joints wouldn’t cut it with him.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
My favorite thing is the closeness of the community and Friday night football
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Right here in Mukwonago doing what I do.
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I had two nose jobs
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Costa Rica
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
Favorite Month : July Favorite Holiday: Easter Best day on the calendar: August 15th
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Swimming and sun
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My family
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Lavender and coffee
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Mukwonago, family and friends
