Lauren graduated from Virginia Tech in 2010 with a major in Communication (Public Relations emphasis) and minors in both Marketing and Psychology. She has previously been a Sales Manager at the Omni Homestead Resort, Marketing Director at Greenbrier Physicians, and Marketing Director at Grist Real Estate. During her time at Grist Real Estate working in Marketing, she knew her goal was to be a licensed real estate agent. Her energy, drive, and love for people led her to real estate. She is married to her husband, Robert, and has three children named Rylee, Ryder, and Layton. In her spare time, Lauren enjoys coaching cheerleading, exercising, working on her farm, and gardening.