Regan and Rachel

Rachel grew up in Eau Claire, WI, with her mother, Carol, and father and step-mother, Mark and Mary.  She has 2 fabulous sisters, Dora and Emily, and 3 wonderful brothers, Mike, Dan, and Skip.  She also has a sister-in-law, Anna, and 2 nieces, Ella and Sadie.  Rachel graduated as a Valedictorian of her class in the year 2000 from Memorial High School.  After high school, she went to the University of Wisconsin – Madison to study engineering.  After 2 years, she made a decision to switch majors and universities and in December of 2004, she received her math degree from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities.  After graduating, she completed a teacher licensure program and is now a secondary math teacher in Millington, TN.

Regan grew up in New Richmond, WI, with his parents, Pat and Linette Brown.  Regan has a little sister, Megan, and an older brother, Ryan.  When Regan wasn't out in the barn helping his dad with the horses, he spent a lot of his time playing sports, including baseball, football, and wrestling.    He graduated from New Richmond High School in 1997, and spent the following 4 years at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. In 1997, Regan also joined the Air National Guard, where he was a mechanic on F-16s for 6 years.  In 2001 Regan started Dental School at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities.  After graduating from dental school, Regan began a 4-year residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Memphis, TN.  Regan is currently in the 3rd year of his residency and is looking forward to his 4th year when he will be a Chief Resident.

Regan and Rachel met during college at the University of Wisconsin – Madison.  Regan was a senior and was working and living in the lakeshore dorms as a Resident Assistant. Rachel was a freshman who was living in the lakeshore dorms. The first time they spoke was in line for ice cream in the dorm’s cafeteria.  They continued to run into each other at various places around campus, including the library.  In January of 2001, it took Regan’s bravery one night at dinner, in the dorm cafeteria, for him to finally approached Rachel and ask her on a date to the library.  She said yes to the date and now, almost 7 years later, they are engaged to be married!