Stacey has resided in Arkansas most of her life. She graduated with a B.S. in Economics and Finance from Arkansas Tech University. She was previously in corporate accounting for twenty-two years, holding numerous positions within The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company commercial division in Fort Smith, Arkansas. During that time, she also earned her B.S. in Accounting from Arkansas State University. She is currently the Controller of the Arkansas Colleges of Health Education. Stacey and her husband Will live in Mulberry, Arkansas. Both enjoy traveling and spending time outside with their two dogs.