Michelle was born and raised in Clarinda, Iowa. She started her career working for The Hartford as a rater and policy issuer for 20 years. After working on the carrier side, she shifted gears and worked as an account manager for a couple of agencies working on agriculture and commercial accounts. She started working for Edgewater in April of 2021 as an assistant account manager. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, 2 golden retrievers, reading, and enjoying the outdoors.