Mary has a Bachelor's degree in Business Management and a Masters degree in Education. Currently, she is working towards her Masters in Sacred Theology. Mary as worked in the hospital setting for many years and has managed a for-profit clinic for 16 years. She has taught at the college level and a the K-8 levels as well. She is currently licensed in the state of New Mexico. Mary has been active in the Church for the majority of her life, having taught both children and adults. She has been a Pastoral Coordinator at Ramstein Air Base in Germany. Her husband Tod is retired from the Air Force. Together, they have five daughters and 10 grandchildren.