I began working for Archer Daniels Midland after graduating college in 2001. I moved around several times over the 7 years-most recently to Miami where I was Export Sales Manager of oils, mayonnaise, salad dressings and sauces. In February of 2008, the company shut down the operation in Miami and offered to move me back to Illinois, which I declined. I decided if I were to move again, it was going to be for something I truly wanted--to pursue my passion of acting/singing. I began doing extra work and some commercials in April 2008 and in October finished my first professional contract in Les Miserables at Actors' Playhouse in Coral Gables, where I also performed in A Christmas Carol and Miss Saigon I have been truly blessed and know God's timing is absolutely perfect!