Spending most of her youth in Nebraska and Iowa, Tawni was born an animal lover and developed a passion for caring for any animal she encountered. With a heart for furry critters, Tawni began her career working as a receptionist for a small-town veterinarian. After several years in that environment, she was intrigued by the business aspect of the clinic and this led her to pursue a business degree at Iowa Western.

Tawni and her husband, Chris, enjoy DIY projects, trying new recipes, and spending time with their three children, Zachary, Zoey, and Paisley. Tawni’s children have also developed a love of animals and so their family also includes two senior chihuahuas, Chaos and Havoc, and chickens.