Nervona was born in Evanston, Illinois. During her childhood years, she lived in Chicago, Pennsylvania, Hawaii, and Alabama before eventually settling in West Texas with her patern...view moreNervona was born in Evanston, Illinois. During her childhood years, she lived in Chicago, Pennsylvania, Hawaii, and Alabama before eventually settling in West Texas with her paternal grandparents. After high-school graduation, she began her career in the oil and gas industry. She has a son and daughter who were born in West Texas, but now reside in other states. Nervona volunteers her time with animal rescue. She has also served as a director on a credit union board.view less