Machelle was born and raised in Lebanon, Oregon, and graduated from dental hygiene school at Lane Community College in 1984. Machelle has been married to her husband, Jon a retired Lebanon firefighter/paramedic, for 35 years. They have one son, Hayden, a daughter-in-law, Olivia, and grandson, Braxton. She enjoys camping, crafting, sports, and, most of all, spending time with her grandson Braxton, her pride and joy.