Born in Columbia, SC, Debbie spent many carefree summer days of her youth in Jocassee Valley. She and Dave, her husband of 37 years, live in Columbia, where Debbie is the Controller/HR Manager for CDA Architects.

She and Dave have two married daughters, Melissa and Pamela, five precious granddaughters and one handsome grandson. 2 dogs and numerous fish complete the family.

Debbie has also obtained her PADI Open Water Certification in SCUBA diving!