Katie was born and raised on her family’s wheat ranch in The Dalles, Oregon. She attended Oregon State University where she earned a degree in Apparel Design and went on to work in the fashion industry as a designer, merchandiser and fashion scout.
Katie and her recently retired husband have been fortunate to live and work all over the world. They have spent the last thirteen years in Bellevue, Washington where they raised their two daughters. Currently, they split their time between Bellevue and Bend, Oregon.
Katie is a member of the Seattle Art Museum Supporters, an organization dedicated to fundraising for the Seattle Art Museum where she has served on several executive committees. Prior to that she served on the Board of Directors for the Ruby Room, a non-profit organization that provides prom attire to underprivileged youth. She has also enjoyed being a volunteer parent art educator with the Young at Art and Art Goes to School organizations.
In her free time, Katie enjoys outdoor adventures, traveling, fashion and the arts, and looks forward to becoming involved with Maryhill Museum of Art.