Kathy Hess was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and moved to Rockford after graduating from the University of Wisconsin - Platteville... yes, where the Bears previously trained, even though she is a die-hard Packer fan! Kathy has two fantastic teens, Dalton and Megan, who keep her days full and a smile on her face!

She has a passion for animals and volunteers at Winnebago County Animal Services to help find homes for all kinds of your furry friends. In fact, she has a pretty full home herself, and several of her animal family was rescued from WCAS. If you are interested in adopting a pet, visit the Winnebago County Animal Services website at www.wcasrock.org. You might find the love of your life!

You can usually find Kathy at her son's Hononegah High School bowling matches or her daughter's cheer events. She loves all types of music and enjoys going to concerts and theatre events. Kathy loves to run and hike, read romance novels, and travel where ever and whenever she can!