Debbie Jean was born and raised in California. After marrying, she and her husband moved to Central Oregon where they raised three children and were active in leadership for their local 4H groups. She worked as a technician at a mixed animal practice for the last 11 years. In 2009, she acquired her Certified Veterinary Technician license in Oregon. In late 2009, she and her husband moved to Kingman. In her spare time, Debbie Jean rides and trains her Arabian and shagya horses and competes in endurance riding and gymkhana. She also trains and shows her Saluki sight hounds in conformation and coursing events. Other interests include reading, gardening, photography, hiking, and fishing [citation].