Family: The youngest of four children born to Dr. George Benefield, Jr and Ella Pearl (Williams) Benefield                              

Born: Detroit, Michigan – Raised in Mt. Morris Twp. (Flint), Michigan from the age of six

High School: Graduated from Beecher High School in 1979 (Go Buccaneers!) Class Salutatorian, Cheerleader, Track                          

Undergraduate College: Michigan State University (1979-1983)  Major:  Civil and Environmental Engineering – Specializing in Structures

Married: Michael Foster  - (met on a blind date January, 1984, married October, 1984)

Entrepreneurship:    Started BBF Engineering Services as a Sole Proprietor in 1994, Incorporated in 1997 in the State of Michigan

Happiest Memories:   My Wonderful Parents, Marriage to Michael, Birth of Our Children, Quality Time Worshipping God, Giving to Others