Debi was born and raised in Wichita Falls. She is a graduate of Mary Hardin Baylor with a degree in Music Education. Debi was a teacher for 10 years, and then in 2000, she made a career change and has been a financial advisor for Northwestern Mutual since. She currently holds four designations, CLU (Chartered Life Underwriter), ChFC (Chartered Financial Consultant), RICP (Retirement Income Certified Professional) and CASL (Chartered Advisor for Senior Living). Debi has been a prominent fundraiser with several area nonprofits inclusive of Leadership WF and Dancing for the Stars and is currently serving on the Board for Peyton’s Project. She has three adult daughters, a son-in-law, and three grandsons who all call Wichita Falls home.