Born at Fort Carson, Colorado, Michelle moved to Cedar Rapids, Iowa as a small child. She graduated from John F. Kennedy Senior High School then attended the University of Iowa. She finished her Bachelors of Administration in Management at Mt. Mercy College in Cedar Rapids then went on to get her Masters of Business Administration from Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale Florida. She currently resides in Marion, Iowa with her husband Tracy, twin sons Nikolas and Brendan. She also has a grown son, Aaron who resides in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Michelle has worked at Rockwell Collins since 2003. She is a Principal LEAN Consultant in Simulation and Training Solutions, Government Systems Division. She has worked on many programs in Communications, GPS as well as Commercial Aviation during her career. Her philanthropic career began at the age of 12 as a candy striper for the local hospital, St. Luke’s and collecting donations door to door for the Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Telethon. Michelle is the current President of Friends of Czech Village and she has been a volunteer and served on many boards and committees over the years including: Ronald McDonald House, Jane Boyd Community House, Junior Achievement, Foundation II, Leadership for Five Seasons, KIVA, Operation Write Home, Marion Cares, Feed Iowa First and the Czech Village Association. |
