Lisa’s journey into the health and fitness world started in 1984 when she started her Bachelor of Science at the University of Wisconsin Platteville. She had always had a passion for exercise and fitness and was excited to pursue that passion professionally. She hoped to positively impact others in helping them make healthier life choices. While attending UW Platteville she played on the school's volleyball team where she was a four year letter winner as setter and captain. Soon after her graduation her over 30-year teaching career began at River Valley High School in Spring Green Wisconsin. She soon decided to peruse her Master of Science Degree in Pedagogy at the University of Wisconsin La Crosse, where she was also hired as the assistant volleyball coach. Upon her return to River Valley, she implemented a new “Lifetime Wellness” curriculum which she had developed as her master’s thesis, and along with her teaching partner created one of the top curriculums in the state.  Lisa coached at the Junior College level, leading the UW-Richland Roadrunners to two conference titles between 1995-1999. In 1999 she became the head volleyball coach at River Valley where she led the team to multiple conference and regional championships, over 700 career wins, and a state runner up title in 2005. Throughout her years with the team she was recognized by her peers as SWAL/SWC coach of the year 8 times, and WCC coach of the year twice in 1997 and 1998. In 2021 she was inducted into the WVCA Hall of Fame in recognition of her coaching accomplishments.   Along with teaching and coaching she has also been a personal trainer for twelve years, loving it more with each new client.