Amy attended Orange Coast College where she earned an Associate degree in business. She wanted to become a teacher, so she attended Cal State University of Long Beach and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Education. As it turns out, she took a job with School’s First Federal Credit Union until she gave birth to her first son.

Married to Jeremy West since 2009, they have three young sons, ages 9, 7, and 5. Amy and Jeremy are co-proprietors of an independent rental car consortium. The adventurous family enjoys sporting activities, including camping, BMX, snowboarding, and other seasonal extreme sports.