Aileen attended NH schools, including UNH where she graduated summa cum laude from the Whittemore School of Business. Her first employment was a paralegal in an area law office. Along with her husband Terry, Aileen has bought and renovated buildings and started and operated businesses locally including The Bennington Country Store. Other activities include, president of the Pierce School PTO 1997- 2002, Auction committee for the Peterborough Players, skiing, hiking and reading.