Lynda began her career in Insurance in 1968 at Utica National Insurance, working in small claims, product liability.   Lynda started working at Fort Orange Claim Service as a Quality Control Analyst in 2016 after retiring from Preferred Mutual Insurance Company as the Property Claims Manager, serving the company for almost 30 years.

Lynda attended Morrisville College in the accounting program, she has an Associate in Claims, Associate in Insurance Services, Senior Claims Law Associate (Silver) and an Associate in Management, as well as  completed Dwelling Appraisal and Residential Estimating Programs with Vale National Training Center in PA.  Lynda also served as Treasurer for the Utica Claims Association, has held licenses for the states of CT, FL, NH and New York State.