- BA in Broadcast Journalism, UGA 1985
- Member, Alpha Gamma Delta, UGA
- Property Advisor, Alpha Gamma Delta, Mercer University
- Past President and Sustainer, Junior League of Macon
- Member, Macon History Club
- Member, First Presbyterian Church, Children’s Church leader and Past President of Women in the Church
- Member, Howard High School PTSO
- Past President, Central High School PTSA
- Actor and volunteer guild member, Macon Little Theatre
- Enjoy running and gardening
- Married to Gary Bechtel
- Two children, Tarver and Sam
- Lifelong resident of Macon