Vanessa was born and raised in the Texas Hill Country. She grew up learning how to hunt and fish with her family. Now she is raising her own children here alongside husband Zack. 

She is very active in the community serving on the Board of Directors for the Ingram Independent School District, Hill Country Chapter of the SCI (Secretary) and the West Kerr Chamber of Commerce. She is also the co-owner and manager of Jimmy’s RV Repair Shop. 

Vanessa’s passion is fishing and one of her many areas of expertise is feral hog hunting.