Welcome!  I’m delighted you have chosen to visit my site.  I presume you would like to know about me and my character.

Having lived on the Western Slope for more than 25 years, my experience with local issues and concerns has been extensive.  As a member of the Colorado Women’s Economic Development council from 1995 until 2000 I was able to contribute to the discussion of the needs of Colorado businesses to help grow our economy while maintaining our superior way of life.  Governor Owens appointed me Chair of the committee in the Spring of 1999 which afforded me additional insight into the process of government.

As a small business owner, having founded ProSafe Products in 1987, I know the economics of running a business; e.g. meeting a payroll, maintaining a workforce, communicating with the customers as well as the vendors, applying for patents, copyrights and trademarks.   In 1998 I was selected to join the Women’s Success Forum titled Leading in a Changing World at the Daniel’s College of Business, University of Denver.  Small business is the backbone of our economy and it was never more evident than when I chaired the Mesa County Revolving Loan Fund Administration loan review committee.  As matter of fact, I was chosen to represent Colorado in the book Women Who Mean Business published in February 1999.  All of these experiences have enhanced my awareness of the business needs of this community and its citizens.

Communities cannot grow without individuals who are willing to step forward and lead.  I know the responsibility of sharing my talents with the community and have been involved with the Republican Party for 15 years, serving as a Delegate and elected board positions as well as Chair of the House District 55 in 2002.  My love of music prompted me to serve as treasure of the Messiah Choral Society and I assisted my church in raising the funds necessary for the English Hand Bell choir which I was the director of.   

The life I have shared with my wonderful husband Linton Mathews and our children and grandchildren has been nothing short of remarkable. We began a tree farm together in 2006 on our land near Collbran. Our nursery is licensed, and has more than 2400 tress on it. We love the land and the trees and our picturesque, peaceful surroundings. 

 I am ready to give back to my community and represent the Western Slope’s interests in Denver.  Utilizing the strong conservative values I share with many of you I will begin to restore some conservative sense to the Colorado Legislature.