In 1990, Missy graduated with an accounting degree from Auburn University. After graduation, she started in Internal Audit with a financial institution which started a 17-year career in multiple areas in that industry. In 2009, she went to work with a cabinet company as their office manager and maintained their books. In 2013, she transitioned to Creative Cabinets and Design where she currently manages the office, maintains their finances, and many more tasks in the office and warehouse.