Biography

Yvonne started competing in body building competitions in 1984 and just by chance did a show that her friends encouraged her to do. Yvonne says

"I loved it, studied it, practiced and have competed in over 25 competitions throughout my career and have competed at the National level for many years."

One of the most rewarding events for Yvonne was winning the Master's National's heavyweight and Overall Title. Each year she strives to make improvements.

Yvonne is a Certified Fitness Trainer, and Certified Youth Fitness Trainer. Along with her own achievements she takes great pride in helping others succeed, whether it be in other sport activities or weight loss.

"Seeing people lose weight and transform themselves into a fit healthy person is so fulfilling to me! I have helped many. That is very rewarding! "

Being the promoter of the Wisconsin State Fitness show is also very rewarding, watching and helping athletes compete and making it an event for them to remember is very rewarding! Yvonne donates a portion of all the proceeds from this even to United Cerebral Palsy, to help others who have difficulty even performing a small task.

Competitions, training, and bodybuilding are a small part of Yvonne's life, her family is first. Yvonne has four children, and live on a farmette in rural Wisconsin. Yvonne credits much of her success to her husband who is her personal coach.

Yvonne loves animals and has six horses, a few cows, sheep, kittens, and dogs. Yvonne's other passion is spending time with her family and the outdoors.

Yvonne was born and raised in Wisconsin on a dairy farm and proud of it!