Mary is an attorney and was elected Mayor of Woodbury in January 2011 after serving four years on the Woodbury City Council.  She is a long time resident of Woodbury. She and husband Greg have daughter, son-in-law, two grandchildren¸ and an adult son living in Woodbury.  Mary has been active in the Woodbury Jaycees, the Woodbury Athletic Association, New Life Church, New Life Academy, and the Woodbury Prayer Breakfast.  She is a member of the Woodbury Chamber of Commerce.