Maria is a Maine native who was introduced to building at a young age. As a teenager, she helped her family with the construction of their new home. This experience led to a career in the construction field, where she has worked for over 18 years. In 2002 she started her own construction-related company and began working closely with Knickerbocker Group. The relationship grew stronger and in 2014, she made the leap and joined the Knickerbocker team.

She resides in the Boothbay region with her fiancé and their two dogs. They love to be on the water boating, fishing, and camping.