Kathy is a CPA with Milestones Group in Manchester and has a background in both public and private accounting. She has worked in the industries of manufacturing, banking and long-term care. Kathy spent 15 years working in public accounting as an auditor, tax preparer and consultant, assisting small businesses, individual clients and non-profits. Kathy is a graduate of Mount Mercy College (now University), and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Iowa Society of Certified Public Accountants. She is a past president of St. Mary's School Board and currently serves on the Manchester Library Board, Manchester Chamber of Commerce Board and Delaware County 4-H Horse Committee. Kathy and her husband Dan live outside of Manchester and have two children. They are members of St. Mary Parish in Manchester.