Heidi was born and raised right here in Ulster County. She has lived in Marbletown for the last 30 years. Heidi and her husband Wayne have been married for 19 years and have two children, Bryce (15) and Lydia (10).

Heidi has a strong understanding of the struggles that small business owners face. She worked in customer service at her in-laws's deli in Stone Ridge, family owned and operated for over 20 yrs. Heidi then became a small business owner/independent operator for Freihofer's Baking Company in 1999.

After starting her family, Heidi followed her passion for public service when she started working as a clerk for the Town of Rosendale. She also worked as a secretary for the Accord Fire District Commissioners. She has the understanding of what our communities need and will continue to bring her passion to the county legislature.