Brenda is a Michigan City Rogers High School graduate and Michigan City native. 

Born and raised in Michigan City, Indiana, Brenda was the valedictorian of the Rogers High School Class of 1986.  After high school, Brenda continued her successful softball career and played for Saint Joseph's College.  

Upon graduation, Brenda received her Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, with high honors, from Saint Joseph's.   

Brenda passed all parts of the Uniform CPA Exam and is currently a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Indiana CPA Society. Brenda has worked with Applegate & Company since 1992.