Franklin, NC (Macon County) Native

Married, Larry L. Burda

Children - 3 Daughters - Kathleen, Cindy, and Carey

EDUCATION

Colorado State University
B.S. in Biological Science
Additional course work at University of Colorado and Western Carolina University

Water and Wastewater Chemist - Garland Texas

Research Assistant-Southwest Center for Advanced Studies - Dallas, Texas

Former Co-owner Retail Hardware Business- Mars Hill Hardware and Building Supply - Mars Hill, NC
Vice Presidnet of Ridgefield Farms, Inc.

Current Member of the Vestry of Holy Spirit Episcopal Church in Mars Hill
Current Member of Advisory Board of First Citizens Bank
Past Member of Board of Directors of Madison County Chamber of Commerce

Among Founding Members of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit in Madison County

Past 4-H Leader

Past Fund Raiser for several charitable organizations

Past Methodist Stewardship Chairperson