Mrs. Ruff grew up in Temple, TX and graduated from Holland High School in 1998. In 2002 she graduated from Southern Nazarene University in Bethany, OK.

In December 2003 Mrs. Ruff married Chad Ruff and in March of 2005 they welcomed in their daughter Allie.

Mrs. Ruff enjoys movies (especially musicals), reading, attending church activities, crossword puzzles, board games, shopping, and spending time with family and friends.