Senator Grove served in the United States Army. After her service to our nation, established a business called Continental Labor and Staffing Resources where she currently serves as CEO.

Senator Grove was the first woman veteran elected to the California Legislature as she served the 34th Assembly District from 2010 to 2016.

Senator Grove was elected to represent the 16th Senate District in November 2018. In January 2019, she was elected Leader of the Senate Republican Caucus where she served in that capacity for two years. As the Republican Leader-Emeritus, Grove remains a committed representative working with legislators to advance policies that benefit the constituents, businesses, and communities within Senate District 16.

She lives in Kern County with her husband, Rick. They have five children and eight grandchildren.