Candidate for
Council Member; City of Pleasant Hill

I grew up in Connecticut, and a commitment to public service was instilled in me early by my Mom and Dad, who is a retired judge. Growing up in a large family, I learned quickly how to work collectively and compromise, skills that have served me well throughout my life.

After I graduated from Bucknell University, I followed my interest in business and finance and began working for CoreStates Bank in Philadelphia (now Wells Fargo). I worked my way to becoming a Vice President, and simultaneously earned my MBA from The Wharton School at The University of Pennsylvania.

In 1995, I had an opportunity to move to the Bay Area, and worked as a Vice President for Bank of America Leasing. I then moved to GATX, where I became the Chief Risk Officer and then the Senior Vice President of Air Operations for a $1.5 billion aviation business. During my time at GATX Air, I increased our operating profit by over $30 million by increasing revenues and streamlining operations.

Shortly after moving to the Bay Area, I met my husband Charlie and got married. We wanted to settle in a community that could become a longtime home for our family. After looking around the Bay Area, Pleasant Hill stole our hearts. We moved here in 1998 and have lived here ever since.

After the birth of our son Will, I became even more impressed with just how involved our community is. Several years later, I was inspired to retire from my financial career and commit my time and energy to my family and to making my family's chosen city the best place it could possibly be.

Since then I've co-founded the Foundation for Pleasant Hill Education (where I've been the Treasurer, Grant Chair, and organizer of the Amazing Race), served as the President of Strandwood Elementary PTA and Pleasant Hill Middle School PTSA, chaired the 2010 Measure C Bond Oversight Committee, served on Pleasant Hill Rotary, and coached numerous baseball and soccer teams for my son and his classmates.

Pleasant Hill is more than just a city to my family. It is our home, where we were welcomed with open arms, and now I want to give back by serving on our City Council. I would be honored to have your vote.

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