Mary was born in Cleveland, Ohio. In 1982 she moved to Crystal, Michigan and immediately fell in love with the lake and the people who live there. She has an Associate Degree in Business Administration from Montcalm Community College in Sidney, Michigan.

Mary is married and has four children, two daughters and two sons plus seven grandchildren.

Mary's memberships include Central Michigan Association of Realtors, National Association of Realtors and Michigan Association of Realtors. She also participates in the Multiple Listing Server (MLS), as well as several other Internet sites.