I am a business woman, former military officer, and graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY. I am also a published author. I served in Germany, Hawaii, South America, and in the U.S. I have commanded a 300 person military unit in the Army Corps of Engineers, and I am the mother of two sons. I am a managing partner who is focused on wealth management and comprehensive financial planning.

Direct link to my book: Written Amongst the Tears

PJS Services is focused on working with small & medium size business owners, and Empowering, Educating, and Advising Women on their Younique financial needs, and goals.  We provide a comprehensive approach to guide our clients towards financial independence. We start our process with a tax assessment, where we look for opportunities to reduce tax paid to the IRS. Then we optimize our clients financials goals by building customized strategies that address cash flow, investing, insurance, estate planning, and education planning. With strategies in place, we become a coach and accountability partner for successful execution that leads to financial independence.

The decision to leave a promising military career was not an easy one, but in the end my children were my top priority.  Even though I had been trained in Engineering, I received an MBA and decided I wanted to work with people and help them.  I get to use the analytical engineer background that I have combined with  my leadership skills and business acumen to help people. I especially like reaching out to women because their financial needs are so different and varied. I am excited to bring my W-2 Woman program to fruition.

I spent 16 years of Service to the US  Military and I hold a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. I was one of the first women to graduate from the accredited program. I completed an M.S. in Engineering Management from Missouri University of Science and Technology, an Executive M.B.A from Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Northwestern University. Additionally, I hold a certification in Charitable Planning and Master's Degree in Personal Financial Planning from Texas Tech University. I am currently completing a doctoral degree at Texas Tech University in Personal Financial Planning. 

The biggest challenge I have faced is being an attractive woman - and accepted on my merits.

The ability to take charge of a situation is one my greatest values, along with the ability to take a concept and make it simple for people to understand. 

I am most proud of my two sons. I left the military to be able to raise my boys, and they have both turned into fine men.  It was a small sacrifice to leave my career because I wanted to honor God's gift - those two boys.

I would like to grow the financial literacy program that I have started and see it offered in universities and continue to grow in my financial services business as well.

My children, my God and my leaders inspire me.

I enjoy traveling.