Cortney resides in Argenta with her husband, Josh, their two young daughters, Elsie and Eleanor, step-son, Bryson, and three playful kittens, Turbo, Carbon,ba and Luna. She earned her bachelor's degree in Recreation, Tourism, and Hospitality from University of Northern Colorado while completing as a Hammer and Weight thrower on the University's Women's Track and Field team. Cortney was a member of the Huntley Harvester's 4-H club and received a Superior award for her flower arrangement at the Illinois State Fair. In her spare time, she enjoys cake decorating, sports, and flower arranging.