She has over 12 years experience in Accounting & Auditing fields as well as management experience in the Food Service Industry. Before returning to work in 2014, she was a stay at home mom of two and business manager for the Pappas family household. She graduated from Texas A&M University with a BBA in Accounting in 1986. Monique currently sits on the Board of her NCL Chapter, Bayou City, as the VP of Provisionals. She was also the VP of Philanthropy for 2 years. She has served as Treasurer on the Philoptochos Board of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral as well as Treasurer and President of the PTC for Annunciation Orthodox School. Monique is widowed and lives in Spring Valley with her two children. Anastacia attends Memorial High School and Plato James attends St. Thomas High School. Both children have attended Camp Cho-Yeh for over 9 years. The family is active members of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral.