Denise Mentzer was born in Mount Clemens, Michigan. Mentzer earned a high school diploma from L'Anse Creuse High School, an associate degree from the Macomb Community College in 1999, a bachelor's degree from Baker College in 2009, and additional education from Grand Valley University in 2011. Her career experience includes working as the senior buyer for Macomb County and as a government administrator. Mentzer has served as the vice president of the Mount Clemens Optimist Club and on the board of the Mount Clemens Public Library Board of Friends.
