Linda began her insurance career on the company side, working for Grange Insurance. After a few years of living in Columbus, she returned to Alliance and started working for the family business, Barnett Insurance Agency. She was blessed to be able to work alongside her parents for many years. In 1993, Linda received her Certified Insurance Counselor designation and has over 35 years of insurance experience. Linda is a member of the Alliance Kiwanis Club and participates in the Women’s Division of the Alliance Chamber of Commerce.

A lifelong Steelers fan, Linda lives in Beloit with her husband Ken and their basset hound Franco Harris. Ken and Linda have two daughters and a granddaughter. She also enjoys football, Disney, coffee, and basset hounds.