Mom Linda Stauff is originally from Connecticut and was an active Rainbow Girl. Linda was the Director of Emergency Services for the American Red Cross in Waterbury CT for 6 years. She then transitioned to an instructor trainer volunteer for over 25 years. She owned and administered several small businesses in the manufacturing area. She is very traveled and has been in over 80 countries. She has been married to her husband Art since 1986 and has 4 children and 4 grandchildren.