Hello Classmates. After graduating SLPHS, I attended the University of Oklahoma, Norman. Being an OU Sooner was very exciting after developing a love of football as a Vikings Cheerleader. My dad used to love coming to the Dad's Day games every season. I pledged Chi Omega. A highlight of my college days was going to the home of a sorority sister in Dallas for a weekend and meeting Mickey Mantle and his wife, who stopped over to have coffee with her parents on that Saturday morning. I graduated with a BBA and went to work for IBM. I had a successful 26 year career in various sales and management positions. I met my husband, Steve, at IBM. We have been able to travel the world together as a result of combining business and personal travel. For 10 years I was a Sr. Sales Specialist in the Aerospace and Defense Industry Sector. A highlight of my career was when I partnered with an aircraft manufacturer to develop a brand new aircraft using IBM's engineering and data management systems. I was the IBM Worldwide Sales Leader for this effort. I developed my customer into a worldwide reference. I hosted monthly on-site reference visits for industry leaders who flew in from around the globe see the solution in a production environment. Steve and I took an early buyout in 2004, and developed some fun hobbies. We love going to the Rocky Mountains in the summers to hike the scenic and challenging trails. We finished building our dream house in 2007 and have been enjoying it ever since. We visit family in Minnesota 1-2 times a year. Currently I am doing consulting for IBM Mergers and Acquisitions. I facilitate the integration of acquired companies into IBM. Unfortunately, due to current projects I am unable to attend the reunion. I wish everyone all the best. Take care and stay in touch.