Grew up in the Monroe/Marion area and Graduated from Marion High School. Worked in financial institution since High School. Employed since 1987 at Farmers State Bank in Marion, with a current position of real estate loan officer. Member of the Calvary Reformed Church in Monroe. Family - husband Randy, Children - Riston Berens and his wife Tami and granddaughter Braelyn' Rachel Berens. Hobbies include reading and spending time with family.