Michele and her family have been active members of Carriage Lane for five years. She has been married to Russell for 23 years and they have been blessed with four children -- Micah, Layne, Lauren and Ethan. Michele graduated from Louisiana Tech University with a degree in journalism. She has previously worked as a bureau chief, newspaper editor and as an extension assistant for the University of Tennessee. While at CLPC, Michele has volunteered with Children Desiring God and can usually be found working in the kitchen during conferences or any other event where food is served. She has been part of the mission team to Cherokee, NC and has also volunteered in other capacities at former PCA church homes in Louisiana and Arizona as well as her children's schools.