Cyndi was born and raised in Perryville Missouri. She was involved in many community and service-oriented groups and programs early on in life.  Cyndi attended and graduated from St. Vincent High School in Perryville.

Cyndi then attended and graduated from Jefferson College in Hillsboro, Missouri.

She has over 20+ years business experience working in various business and cash management positions.

Cyndi is currently employed in medical records by Mercy Hospital Jefferson and also Enterprise Bank and Trust.

Cyndi is active in many organizations. She is a member of the Greater St. Louis area Council, Boy Scouts of America / River Trails District steering committee and the Jefferson County CERT (Community Emergency Response Team). She is a lifetime member of the NRA and treasurer of the 67 Gun Club in St. Francois County.

She is a member of the Jefferson County, Ste. Genevieve County and Perry County Republican Clubs as well as the St. Francois County Conservative Club. Cyndi is also a member of the National Federated Republican Women and attended the 2012 and 2016 Republican National Conventions.

Buchheit-Courtway has worked with several local, state and National campaigns.

Her passion for helping others includes, teaching a Sunday School class and working in other children’s church programs.

Cyndi and her husband David live in Festus. They have five children and 15 grandchildren.