After receiving her Associate's Degree in Business at SIU, Edwardsville, Illinois, Lana worked for various companies.  She has been married for 27 years and for the last 23 years has been a stay-at-home mom, raising her 2 daughters, volunteering as often as possible.  She was especially active as a Girl Scout Co-Leader, Elementary School Class Aid, Middle School Library Assistant, High School Book Store Co-Cordinator and for many other school and church functions.

Testimonial:  "What a blessing and a privilege it is to be associated with the Salvation Army.  I consider the motto "Heart to God, Hand to Man" the truth of the work we do at the Gateway Citadel Corps.  It is a true reflection of those I work with every day."