Laurie is an experienced Certified Public Accountant with 25+ years in auditing, finance and accounting which includes 18 years as a Chief Financial Officer and a broad managerial role with a private commercial lending company, where she remains a Limited Partner. Further, she has her California broker’s license and 10+ years of notary experience. She received her BS in accounting from Northern Arizona University and graduated magna cum laude. In addition, she has owned and managed several of her own investment properties including short-term vacation rentals in Southern California. Also, she has been a small business owner and has a strong entrepreneurial spirit. She is a mom of 2 and currently resides in Phoenix, Arizona. Despite all her experience, she is certain that being a mom is the hardest job she will ever love.