Mary has been a full-time resident of Big Sky since 1987, when she moved here with her husband Brian. Originally from Traverse City, Michigan, Mary attended the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and visited friends in Big Sky over the years before moving here. She and Brian have two teenage sons, Dan and Jeremy, and they live in the Meadow Village of Big Sky. having been very active over the years in the Big Sky community, Mary's board activities include: the Big Sky Owner's Association Board of Directors, the Summit Condominium Owners Association, the Powder Ridge Condominium Owners Association, the Ophir School District #72 Board of Trustees, the Big Sky Institute Steering Committee and the Big Sky Chapel.