Originally from Los Angeles County growing up in the San Fernando Valley, she spent many years visiting the Palm Springs desert area. She and her husband, Bruce, have made the Coachella Valley their permanent home early in their 30 years of marriage.

Her many inspirations come from her past as a professional skydiver and certified scuba diver. However, pickleball and golf are her current sports and enjoyment. In addition, Sharman has written 2 books, winning 1st Place for “Most Inspirational”, for her book, Ten Commandments of Business Success in the Writer’s Digest Contest. She founded her own insurance agency, Dow-Parker, and later sold it to a top ten brokerage firm, USI Insurance. She also coaches and mentors young women in their business career and in their personal relationship with God. She has sat on several non-profit boards and volunteers at Mama’s House in the desert. She has four adult step-children who live in various places.

She looks forward to meeting you!!!