Mrs. Birkenstock is President and owner of Practical Employee Solutions (PES), a U.S.-based recruiting and service organization providing innovative solutions to solve recruiting and placement opportunities. PES strives to go beyond the limits of a typical recruiting agency by building relationships to understand the specific needs of each client. PES offers employers an opportunity to reach a global applicant base with proven recruiting programs designed to allow employers the freedom to tailor a program that meets specific needs at an affordable price. Established in 1996 in Dallas, Texas, PES is approved to do business with the U.S. government and multiple foreign governments, providing temporary labor and specializing in H-2B visa processing. Mrs. Birkenstock is also an equity owner of a multi-family home complex and has other real estate interests, including hotels and agriculture. Her past experience includes more than 15 years of executive-level human resource leadership in the hospitality industry, including 10 years as Director of Human Resources at the Kingston Plantation Resort and Sands Resorts in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Mrs. Birkenstock holds a Master of Arts degree in Human Resources Management and Development from Webster University and an undergraduate degree from the University of South Carolina. Having overcome many personal challenges—including being orphaned at age 21, supporting herself through college, and living with a cardiac pacemaker—Mrs. Birkenstock is dedicated both personally to her family and to society. She is a highly motivated business owner and entrepreneur with a standard that far surpasses success to significance—not only for her family but also for the community and global impact. She is truly an agent of change and significance, having achieved success personally, professionally, and politically. Mrs. Birkenstock is the mother of a 26-year-old son, Walt Strickland, who was married last October. Both he and his wife work in healthcare services. She is also the adoptive mother of two biological children, ages 11 and 6. She is married to Brian Birkenstock and currently resides in Frisco, Texas, where she and her husband are actively involved in the community and local politics. She loves God, loves her family and friends, and is committed to Making America Great Again.