Hometown: Shawnee, Kansas      

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Management and Human Relations from MidAmerican Nazarene University

Occupation: Vice President of Human Resources for Overland Solutions in Overland Park, Kansas since 2004.

Discipline: Biking (Road)

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2008 Objectives: To get out there more both swimming and biking.  I also have a nine-day hiking tour of the Galapagos Islands planned in June 2008 with several friends.

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Admirable Athlete: My brother who participated in quadrathlons for years in New Mexico before being unable to run. Still biking and swimming though.

Unique information or story about you: Grandmother of two little girls, neither of which likes the outdoors.  I am an avid hiker and traveler. I completed a segment of the Colorado Trail last summer.  Hiked 52 miles in six days high in the Rockies near Leadville.  It was probably one of the most strenuous things I have ever done.  If you’ve ever hiked the Rockies, you’ll know what I’m talking about!!

Most embarassing (race/training) moment: On a local ride with several “better” bikers, feel over at a stoplight in front of the whole world.  Couldn’t get out of my clips quick enough!!