Number of years as cooperative member: 9 years

Place of birth: Sacramento, California

High school attended: New Hampton High School, New Hampton, Iowa

Additional education: Bachelor of Arts, Communications, Luther College, 1985

Relevant professional experience: I held a number of part-time and full-time jobs while my husband and I were raising our three children. Most notably and recently, I have substitute taught for eight years, owned my own business franchise for three years, and managed a large law office in Des Moines before retiring in 2024. I was able to use my bilingual Spanish skills while at the law office.

Organizations, clubs, and associations:
Member – Hope Lutheran Church now and a member of Lutheran churches throughout my life
Member – P.E.O., 16 years
Member – School parent organizations throughout our children’s educational years
Member – Luther College Parents Organization, 2014-2017
Member – Panorama West Golf Course, 9 years
Member – Panorama West Women’s Golf League, 5 years
Vice President – Women’s Golf League, 2 years
President – Women’s Golf League, 2 years
Member – Lake Panorama National, new this year
Member – Dinks Pickleball, new this year
Member – Panora PALS exercise group – 4 years

Current occupation: Retired

Family: I have been married to my husband, Robert, for 40 years. We were high school and college sweethearts. We have three children: our daughter, Capt. Katherine Boyd, USAF (married to Major Ryan Boyd, USAF); our daughter, Mallory Asbe (married to Tyler Asbe); and our son, Benjamin Carr. Our granddaughters are Carlyn and Gwen Asbe, ages 4 and 2. Katherine and Ryan are currently stationed at Aviano AFB in Italy. Mallory, Tyler, Carlyn, and Gwen live in Grimes, and Benjamin lives in Waukee. My husband and I have lived at Lake Panorama since 2016.

Reason for running: My friend, Linda Wendl, asked if I would be interested in serving on the board for Panora Communications Cooperative, and I gladly replied, “Yes!” I would very much like to be involved in a civic position, so I am able to give back to the community we dearly love. Newly retired, I am excited to use my time helping my community and learning more about the cooperative. I have held many leadership roles in various volunteer organizations and in my church, was heavily involved in our children’s educations, and have had a variety of responsibilities in my job roles. Thank you for the opportunity to add my name to the ballot.