Machelle was born and raised in Lebanon, Oregon, and graduated from dental hygiene school at Lane CommuCollegellege in 1984. Her husband, Jon, is 35 years old and a retired Lebanon firefighter/paramedic. They have one son, Hayden, a Lebanon firefighter/Paramedic, daughter-in-law, Olivia, and grandson, Braxton. She enjoys camping, crafting, sports, and, most of all, spending time with her grandson Braxton, her pride and joy.