Trish holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the Columbia College campus on Patrick Air Force Base in Cocoa Beach, Florida. She earned her CPA license in 2017 and is a Certified Payroll Professional, accredited by the American Payroll Association. She joined Winther, Stave & Co., LLP in October of 2024 and assists with tax return preparation and accounting and auditing services.

Trish is a member of the Iowa Society of Certified Public Accountants and also serves as treasurer for Calvary Baptist Church in Sheldon. She and her husband, Neal, live in Sheldon. In her spare time, she enjoys hobbies such as paper crafts, sewing, canning tomatoes, and golf.