I joined Virtus, because they think outside of the box. They allow employees to work flexibly to accommodate life at home and adapt to the modern world.

During my last year in college at MSU in Springfield, MO I found out I was pregnant. I was determined to have my first-born surrounded by family back home in Kansas City, but wanted to complete my B.S. . I spoke with all of my professors and completed and submitted all of my work EARLY, including some 500 level classes. I continued to Skype into all classes during doctors visits and participated in group projects all while driving back and fourth from Springfield to Kansas City. I delivered April 22nd, leaving just enough time to drive back to Springfield to take all of my finals. There I was, in a tiny, studio apartment with a new born, breastfeeding and driving to exams. I passed with flying colors, ending with a GPA of 3.31. It would have been higher if we elected to neglect grades from freshman year.

I spend my weekends with my children and family. If we aren't at baseball or softball tournaments, you can find us tubing on the lake, swimming, playing board games, eating great food and spending time with family and friends.

My children. They are the reason I work. I want to be an example to them and I want to provide them with all of the opportunities available to them.