A native Houstonian born in 1959 and a graduate of Milby High School.  Began modeling locally at 4years old and professionally at 14.  Continued with a professional modeling career including runway, voice and commercials for approximately 14 years. The mother of two daughters, one who lives in Washington, D.C. and the other who lives in Boston.  She is married to Jesse Neyman, her husband of 30 years., and they reside in ClearLake just south of Houston.  Her brother Douglas Guthrie is a Catholic priest. She has 50 years of involvement in the highly competitive fashion industry.  She founded and managed a successful jewelry design business, TiaMia, which she ran for 15 years before closing it and retiring in 2014.