Ruth obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of North Dakota in 2007.  She is a certified public accountant in Minnesota and is a member of the Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants.  She has experience in the preparation of corporate and individual income tax returns.  Outside of work, Ruth and her husband Trent enjoy attending concerts and spending time outdoors with their two daughters camping, hiking, kayaking, and paddleboarding.