Gretchen was born in Lancaster, PA, but spent her childhood years in Branson, Missouri. After high school, she attended Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, OK to study graphic design and marketing.

After college, Gretchen’s passion for the performing arts brought her back home to Branson, where she performed in many different shows for more than a decade. In addition, she pursued freelance design work and managed a vacation rental business with her spouse. In 2011, Gretchen fulfilled a dream by taking a contract with Royal Caribbean to be a singer on the Jewel of the Seas cruise ship.

In 2016, Gretchen and her husband, Derek decided to move back to Lancaster. They are proud parents of 2 adorable children, Kallen and Kenna. The past few years, Gretchen continued to pursue her love for the arts by working at Sight and Sound with the animal department. She is now thrilled to be a part of the Servant Stage team and looks forward to using her creative talents and love for the performing arts to be part of the incredible impact Servant Stage has on the community.