Ann is a native Iowan hailing from Fort Madison.  She began her barbershop journey in Iowa City singing bari with the Iowa Choral Belles (now Metro Mix).  After a long absence, Ann became a member of RiverSong in 1995.  Her journey has had her working with the following:  the former board of directors, now team.  Served ad communication coordinator and currently is Membership Coordinator.  Ann served as assistant director as warm-up queen, visual coordinator/costume/make-up, show chair/producer, directory publisher, Sound Advice writer/publisher, worked as a proofreader with the Grant's team.

In her other life, Ann was a stay-at-home mom, piano teacher, managed a cafe for the local Lion's club, floral designer, secretary to up to 18 faculties in the department, Now retired.