I have been in the insurance industry for 23 years: first as an agent, and subsequently in various roles with one of the largest insurance companies in America. I joined Rippinger Financial Group, Inc. in February 2003 and currently serve as the executive assistant to the President of the Rippinger Financial Group of Companies, John Rippinger. My area of expertise is in Group Health benefits. I am also qualified in all life insurance products, disability coverages, and annuities.

I have been instrumental in the development of the website, InsuranceLook.com., where I currently serve as Director of Operations.

I am a graduate of National College of Education with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education. I also hold the following designations from America’s Health Insurance Plans, a trade organization - HIA (Health Insurance Associate), MHP (Managed Healthcare Professional), and LTCP (Long Term Care Professional).

The Tenessee Outreach Project (commonly known as Mt. T.O.P.) is my passion. I travel to Appalachia at least twice a year to build homes, perform major home repair, or lead workshops in Grundy County - the poorest county, per capita, in Tennessee.

In my spare time, I enjoy reading, gardening and swimming. I love to travel - especially anywhere that has sunshine, sand, and water!