Born in Idaho Falls, Idaho and having a father in the Navy meant Stephanie was well traveled at a young age. Before the age of 10, home was Idaho, South Carolina, Mississippi, and Hawaii. Stephanie graduated from Central Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, and an Associates in Accounting.
Steph and her husband live in Charlevoix, Michigan. They have two grown children and 2 golden fur babies, Nutmeg and Rosemary. Stephanie describes herself as being very organized and liking things to make sense. However, she does exercise her right brain quite frequently as she enjoys painting, cross-stitch, and sewing.