Julie graduated with an associate of Arts Degree from Wisconsin Lutheran College in Milwaukee Wisconsin. She continued her education at Fox Valley Tech in Appleton Wisconsin where she received her Dental Assisting Degree. She became certified in 1986 and has been working in various dental capacities since. Julie grew up on a farm in the Three Oaks area and has lived in Southwest Michigan most of her life. In her spare time she enjoys working in stained glass, playing the piano, doing craft projects, and walking/playing with her German Shepherd, Maxx.