Originally from Indiana, Susan Duke has lived in the High Country for 30 years. Her professional background is in business, with work at a law firm, in the news industry, and in administration at the Blowing Rock Hospital. Susan also volunteers with the Holy Cross Church, the Blowing Rock Art and History Museum and was past president of the Women's Fund of the Blue Ridge. She is member of the Boone Bridge Club and an American Contract Bridge League Certified Teacher.