Julie is a graduate of the University of Saint Francis in Joliet with a degree in Communications with a concentration in Graphic Design and Advertising. There, she was also a 4-year member of the softball team and team captain in the 2001-2002 season earning all-conference and all-region accolades. After graduation she spent 5 years as the marketing manager for the Chicago Bulls White Sox Training Academy and almost 8 years as the brand manager for Athletico before joining NSPT. In her spare time she spends time with her two young children whether it’s being at the soccer field, playing at the park, or a family trip to the forest preserve for fishing.