Michelle earned her BS and MS degrees in Recreation Management from Ohio University. She taught wilderness survival and backpacking classes in college and became a white water rafting guide in North Carolina. With her eye on the mountains and a love for the outdoors, she eventually moved out west and has lived in Big Sky with her husband and daughter for 28 years. She was the founder/operator of several Big Sky daycares & preschools, was the business manager for a Big Sky construction company, taught children’s ski lessons at Big Sky Resort for a short time and ultimately ventured into real estate in 2003. As a real estate agent for almost 20 years in Big Sky, she has learned a great deal about development, architectural review, construction and the importance of community involvement in our small unincorporated mountain town. As a long time community member and now an owner in BSOA, she would like to give back and contribute her time in an effort to care for our community’s growth in a responsible way, while protecting it’s future. ​