Born and raised in Wisconsin, Alison by training is a teacher, by avocation an amateur photographer and bookographer. Alison moved to Michigan in the early 1970's and has remained here until the present. She has two married daughters, Rebecca and Rachel. Rebecca is married to Marlon Williams and they have three children, Maurice, Tyrell and Mckayla. The fourth child is due in May 2009. Rachel married Mario Williams. Marlon and Mario are not related. As of yet they have no children. Alison is looking forward to the available time her retirement will afford her. Traveling, photography and just having a good time are all in the overall plan.