Katie was born and raised in Amarillo, and is happy to call this region her home.

Katie attended the University of Texas in Austin, where she received her Bachelor of Science in Communications. Katie then went on to attend West Texas A&M where she received the degree of Master of Professional Accounting. Katie received her license as a Certified Public Accountant shortly after receiving her MPA.

In her spare time Katie enjoys, spending time with her husband and two children, tending to her houseplants, and listening to music.