Annie was raised on a family farm near Rockham, South Dakota. She graduated from South Dakota State University with a major in business economics and accounting minor. Initially drawn to the world of accounting, she found herself searching for a career that connected her roots with her passion for business and building relationships. Through Annie’s previous experience with the Hurley program, she saw an opportunity to provide real value to farming operations. Annie joined the Hurley team fulltime in 2008 and enjoys being a valued partner in family farms, encouraging them to operate with business in mind and legacy as their goal. Annie lives near Wessington with her husband, Joe, and children, Knoxx, Rook, and Steelie.