I work full-time as a marketing manager with Western Vista Credit Union. Prior to that I was a public affairs specialist with the Wyoming Military Department, where my central focus was photography and writing. I am also a traditional weekend Soldier in the Wyoming Army National Guard as a photographer, writer, videographer, and public affairs noncommissioned officer. Most of my content-producing experience has been with the Army National Guard since I completed public affairs broadcast training in 2018.

I started my graphic design journey for a small trophy shop in Cheyenne in 2004. After three years there, I decided to head to college. I have Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Wyoming, concentrating on graphic design. After college, my first design job was as a designer at a credit union for a short period. After a few years of not doing much design, I started dipping my toes into some freelance work, and designed my first website in 2026. I enlisted in the Wyoming Army National Guard in the fall of 2017 and finished training almost a year later as a broadcast communications specialist. My job in the military merged with another occupation and I am now a mass communication specialist and a public affairs noncommissioned officer.

I've had an eclectic work history, having worked in jobs ranging from hard labor to desk jobs and retail. But from every position I've held, I've learned something valuable that I've used afterward in both work and life. I'm constantly trying to learn more by either taking classes through the military or on my own time. I get a sense of accomplishment when I discover something new that will make something easier to do in the future. 

I enjoy the outdoors, so I love my position with the Army Guard, where most of my assignments take place outside. Previously, during college, I worked in the Cadastral Survey Department at the Bureau of Land Management. For two summers as a survey technician, I was outside working in Northern Wyoming almost every day. A job I will always look back on fondly. 

I love to hike, camp, fish and mountain bike. So whenever I get the chance to, I'm ecstatic. Which, to be honest, hasn't been often lately as I'm a mom to two young boys, and wife to a farmer/mechanic, so life is busy. 

Cheyenne All-City Children's Chorus, Hope Lutheran Church in Batesville, AR, Immanuel and St. John's Lutheran Churches in Burns, WY and Kimball, NE, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Buffalo, WY, Mikesell Family, Kranz Farms LLC, Kranz Enterprises LLC

Education

Coursera - Foundations of Digital Marketing Certificate

U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence - Advanced Leadership Course

Non-Commissioned Officer Academy Parks - Basic Leadership Course

Georgetown University - Social Media Management Certificate

Defense Information School - Broadcast Communications Specialist

University of Wyoming - Bachelor of Arts/Graphic Design