Laurie and her husband live in Emmetsburg. She has three grown children. Laurie attended Iowa Lakes Community College and has had 44 years of accounting experience in both the public and private sectors. She worked for Horizons Unlimited for 6 years as the organizations CFO. She is currently employed with Fort & Schlegel, CPA as a staff accountant. With Laurie’s experience at Horizons, she knows it is a great organization that strives to make life good for individuals with disabilities.