Julie is a Red Bluff native and graduated from RBUHS in 1977. She graduated from California Polytechnic State University in 1994 with a Bachelor in Kinesiology and Physical Education and an emphasis in Corporate/Commercial fitness. After graduating, began a career with Health Fitness Corporation as a Director/Fitness Specialist. Team work skills, developed through work projects located at such places in Hewlett Packard, Hitachi of America, Sybase and Borland, including prescribing exercise programs, nutritional counseling, circuit training, aerobics, aquatics, indoor soccer, health fairs, and stretching/yoga. Certifications in Precision Cycling, Pilates Mat, Pilates Reformer 1 and 2, Kidzpower Program, and ACSM personal trainer. Since 2001, she has had an exceptional enjoyable journey working at Tehama Family Fitness Center.

Personally Julie enjoys spending time with family and friends.