Susan worked for the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs for over 35 years. Some of her roles included: working with local, regional and provincial 4-H volunteers, members and parents; managing budgets, staff and offices across the eastern and southwest regions of Ontario and leading large teams working on complex projects such as Ministry reorganization and website restructuring. Following retirement in 2007, Susan became a trustee with the Ontario 4-H Foundation. She also sits as a public member on the Horton Township General Government Committee and has taught courses on communications and critical thinking for Algonquin College in Pembroke. Susan and her husband Doug are long time residents of Horton Township and the Town of Renfrew. Her hobbies include being an active member of a church choir, golfing, traveling and visiting their children and grandchildren.