Jan graduated from the Medical Institute of Minnesota (MIM) in 1973 with a certification in Veterinary Technology. Jan has been a true pioneer of veterinary technology. Jan was licensed to practice veterinary technology in 1980 (the first time the state offered veterinary technology licensing) in the state of North Dakota. She celebrated her 35 year anniversary at Kindness in July 2020. Jan is also a member of the North Dakota Veterinary Technician Association (NDVTA), where she has served as Treasurer, and was the North Dakota Veterinary Technician of the Year for 2001. She lives in Grand Forks and has kept busy with two granddaughters.