I work as a Business Manager for Affinicore, Inc., a Houston, TX based IT Consulting company that my husband and his partner started in 2001. Internet connectivity and applications allow me to work from our home in Houghton. I also provide consultation services for local organizations regarding IT expenditures and internet services.

There are many things I love about the Keweenaw. I love the clean air and crisp blue skies. I love the cold, clear water of Lake Superior. I love the geology and rich history. I love the fact that we have 4 seasons and that the Keweenaw humbles me every winter. I love the forests and all the wildlife. Most of all, I love living here because it feels like home, and that is a powerful feeling.

I enjoy winter photography of Lake Superior ice, snowshoeing in the forests, gardening, rock hounding, hiking, exploring old mines, and swimming in the big lake. But, what I enjoy most of all is spending time with my dogs in the woods enjoying the birds and the trees.

I mentioned previously that I love the Keweenaw because it feels like home. I think a lot of people anymore have lost or forgotten what that means. When you just exist in a place you don't really appreciate what's around you. It's different when you live in a place you truly feel at home in. You start to notice everything around you. Not just the big changes, you notice even the smallest changes. Change is inevitable and should be embraced with caution and understanding. The Copper Country is a place of immense beauty, rich history, diverse wildlife, open spaces, and clean air. Because of all of this I am at home here and have a heartfelt desire to protect my home.

I joined the KLT Board of Directors so I could become more involved in protecting open spaces and the natural lake shores of the Keweenaw. Doing business in todays world requires information technology. Providing the KLT with equipment, expertise, and support of information technology is one of my main goals.


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