Marilyn graduated from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business in 1989 with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. She began her career at Coopers & Lybrand, an international accounting firm, specializing in insurance and hospital audits and preparing financial statements for these audits. She spent 8 years in public accounting, eventually leaving as a manager to dedicate time to raising her two children.

While raising her family, Marilyn worked as an accountant for a local home renovation company. From 2000 to 2023, she served as Office Manager, which included the oversight of all accounting, customer relations and property management. In 2012, she earned her real estate license and began working as an Associate Broker while continuing her office management duties.

In 2023, Marilyn launched her own accounting firm, M2 Business Solutions Inc. She joined Presnell Companies in February 2024, where she now serves as Chief Financial Officer, managing finances for multiple entities, including Farm Flex Capital LLC, Land PRO Realty Inc., and Land PRO Auctions LLC. Marilyn is also a licensed real estate broker with Land PRO Realty Inc.

She holds a CPA license and is a certified QuickBooks Advanced ProAdvisor. She is also a licensed Real Estate Broker, a Notary Public, and a member of the National Association of Realtors and MIBOR. As a licensed auctioneer, Marilyn is a member of the National Auction Association, Indiana Auctioneers Association, and Ohio Auctioneers Association. She has received the AARE (Accredited Auctioneer Real Estate) designation from the National Auction Association.