Attended Edmonds High School and graduated in 1973. Moved to Phoenix, AZ, 3 days after graduation. I had two daughters in Phoenix: Lara & Kristen. Moved back to Edmonds, WA in 1979. Had my 3rd daughter, Elise in 1982. Earned my BS In Accounting and Business Administration Finance from Central Washington University in 1995 and my MBA from City University in 1998, since I have earned several certificates and the Masters of Science in Project Management. I started and completed most of the course work for my Phd from Walden University. I intend to finish tmy Phd over the next 2 - 3 years.