PERSONAL:
Maureen lives in College Place. She has three children – Shauna, Patrick and Murphy. Maureen's husband, Kelly, passed away in April 2006.

EDUCATION:
Walnut Hills High School, Cincinnati, Ohio
Associate Degree in Commercial Art, University of Cincinnati.

OCCUPATION:
Maureen owns and operates Onion World, which makes the famous Walla Walla Sweet Onion sausage.

STATE GOVERNMENT EXPERIENCE:
Senior legislative assistant to former 16th District State Representative Dave Mastin for 12 years.

LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES:
Protecting seniors and vulnerable citizens
Agriculture and water issues
Creating and preserving jobs
Early education
Government agency accountability
Health care

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:
Rotary
Soroptimists International