Joanne grew up in Gilbertsville, N.Y., then later moved with her family to Boulder, Colorado, where she completed high school and earned a B.S. degree in Business and Marketing from the University of Colorado. In 2007, she moved to Chelsea from Ann Arbor where she says she "appreciates the richness of its small town atmosphere." She enjoys spending time with her family, especially her two sons, as well as reading, writing, and gardening; an activity where she is usually helped by her three dogs and two backyard chickens, Jane and Lizzie. Joanne's favorite book? "Hmmm, (there are) a lot of good books out there, but...everyone should read E.B. White's Charlotte's Web at least once! It's smart, humorous, and you take away a wonderful message about true friendship", says Joanne.

Jill is originally from Dearborn Heights, MI.