Katie is the sixth generation of her family to call Andrew County home. She is proud to be raising the seventh generation of her family here. She is a Savannah High and Northwest Missouri State University Alum. 

In 2020, after six years of training and working in skilled trade Katie opened her grooming salon. In 2021 she expanded her business to include a boarding kennel, Ol Wash Tub is located outside of Savannah and is a Chamber of Commerce business.

Katie is a volunteer and strong advocate for several organizations throughout Northwest Missouri including fair boards, youth committees, church programs, and nonprofits. This volunteer work has helped her foster even deeper roots within our community and the surrounding area. 

As a small business owner, Katie can relate to even our smallest area businesses. She will work to empower all of our community businesses no matter their size. She is excited about the opportunity to make more connections and foster strong relationships. She is passionate about the community that she lives in. She believes we have a strong future ahead and is excited to be a part of making it happen.