Christie is from Michigan by way of Colorado. She began her career in historic preservation, working for the Massachusetts Historical Commission. In 1981 she received her MBA and began a career in Banking with Bank of Boston. When number two daughter came along in 1986, it was time to be close to home, so she joined the family business as the Treasurer and has held that position since. She has the same two daughters and lives with the same two cats as Greg. Her passions are her daughters, Tortola, and reading.