Nadine was born and raised in Ida Grove, Iowa, where she graduated as Valedictorian from Ida Grove High School. She graduated with Honors and a B.S Degree from Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa.  She taught Business Education.  After adopting a son & daughter, she returned to teaching when the children were in Middle School.

Nadine’s daughter was a pastry chef at the Ritz Carlton on the beach, which is how she became acquainted with the Naples area.  She and her husband, David, decided to move to Florida in 1989.  Their son followed soon after his college graduation and now lives in Fort Myers with his family.

Nadine was a substitute teacher for two years and also worked for Manpower (temporary services). She was offered a full-time position with Pelican Bay Properties as a Front Desk receptionist and was named Office Manager for Pelican Marsh.  Nadine was with WCI for 16 years until 2007.  While with WCI, Nadine received her real estate license and her real estate broker’s license.  After leaving WCI, Nadine worked with Shoreline Properties selling real estate in the North Naples area.

Nadine enjoys working with the Literacy Volunteers, Quest for Kids program, teaching Sunday school, serving as an officer in the Walking club, her Homeowner’s Association, her Church Council, and as a Foster Parent.   She also likes water aerobics, walking, playing bridge, reading and dancing.