Jody Bernhardt, Mrs. Michigan United States® 2005
 Jody has been married to Tim for 16 years and has four beautiful children, A.J., 11, Nicholas, 8, and twin girls Lauren and Jessica, age 6. In addition to being a wife and mother Jody, is a successful business owner of 13 years and has been an independent Mary Kay sales director since 1996. Jody finds fulfillment in her career because she can always put her family first.
Jody served for four years in the United States Air Force where she received the John Levitow Leadership award in Non-Commissioned Officer Preparatory school as well as the Commendation Medal for meritorious service. She is an active community leader, participating as a volunteer for Special Olympics, the American Cancer Society Relay for Life and the Law Enforcement Torch Run. One of her favorite charities is the Mary Kay Ash Charitable Foundation which is committed to finding a cure for cancers that affect women and eradicating violence against women. Jody and Tim are currently leading an adult Sunday school class called “A Biblical Portrait of Marriage.” She also organized a drive to collect cellular telephones for victims of domestic violence, professional clothing for Teen Challenge, and developed a fundraiser for her local elementary school.
Jody enjoys a challenge and recently applied and was selected as one of 50 finalists for the "Survivor 10" television show, earning an all-expense paid trip to California for ten days to test and interview with producers. Even though she was not selected to participate in the challenge of "Survivor," she feels it was and exciting and rewarding experience. She hopes to spread a message through her platform “It’s a Balancing Act” where she helps women clearly identify and balance their priorities without neglecting their own personal needs, desires, and goals.
In July 2005, Jody represented Michigan’s married women at the Mrs. United States® Pageant in Las Vegas, and is honored to have placed Fourth Runner-Up. She will never forget the positive experience and friends she has made along the way.
Please click here link to view Jody's appearance schedule. You can view photos taken during her travels by clicking here and her pictures from the national pageant can be viewed by clicking here.
Jody wishes to thank all of her sponsors for their part in her success:
Qdoba Mexican Grille - www.qdoba.com
Wanda Lohr, Mary Kay Beauty Consultant -
Dream Dimmers -
Endless Summer Swimwear and Tanning -
Warren Nutrition -
West Michigan Women's Expo -
Universal Studio - 616.363.7978
Directions Hair Company - 616.874.2000
Judy Huyck Costume Designs - jladyofdesign@comcast.net
Office Depot of Warren, Michigan -
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