Marla and her husband, Joseph (R85), have three children: Ethan (X21) attending UNI in the fall, Maylin (X26) at Regis Middle School and Anthony (X31) at St. Matthew's Elementary School. They are parishioners of St. Matthew Catholic Parish, where Marla worked the past few years assisting in the St. Matthew Preschool program. Marla also is a member of the St. Matthew's Parent Association and of various church groups and committees. She previously served at AEGON/Transamerica for many years.