Residing in the Southeastern part of Wisconsin, and near Pool 9 of the Mississippi River, Connie is deeply connected to the world of waterfowl hunting. Her passion has taken her on journeys across the country, following the migration and indulging in the thrill of hunting in diverse locations such as ND, NY, MI, KS, MO, AR, LA, and TX. Connie’s professional journey in the outdoor industry began as a manager with Gander Mountain. Subsequently, she ventured into entrepreneurship, establishing the marketing agency Swift Waters. Specializing in promoting businesses in the Outdoor Recreational Industry, her focus lies particularly on waterfowl-related endeavors. Connie’s commitment continues to expand through collaborations with WWA, Waterfowl Hunters Expo and Waterfowlers Academy. Witnessing the tangible impact of her efforts, she continues to support initiatives like the Learn to Hunt Program – Horicon, WDNR recruit warden waterfowl training program, Waterfowlers Hunters EXPO Steering Committee, and the groundbreaking WI Learn to Waterfowl Hunt for Women by Women. Additionally, she proudly serves as an assistant director with WWF, representing District 12 in Crawford County by the Mississippi River. Given the nature of their marketing agency, Connie is affiliated with esteemed outdoor industry companies, including Browning, Sitka ProStaff, Camo Systems, Vortex, and The Real DeCoy.