Wendy was born at Mercy Hospital in Monroe, Michigan. She lived in Petersburg, Michigan most of her life until two years ago when she moved to Bolles Harbor, a mile from Monroe Boat Club. She graduated from Summerfield High School. Throughout school, she was actively involved in sports including basketball, softball, volleyball, and track. After graduating she joined a women's softball team, which she enjoyed for several years.

Wendy is the oldest of five children; she has three sisters and one brother. She has one son, John Miller and a grandson, Trent. All of her family reside in Petersburg, except her youngest sister who lives in LaSalle, Michigan.

Wendy has always been a working person. She started earning her own money when she was a teenager, and in the 80's, she was raising five children, working a full time job, and was the owner of the Farmer's Market in Dundee. She eventually retired from the Ford Motor Company (Milan Plant) on May 1st,  2008. She married Rick Campbell on September 17th, 2004,  after an eight year relationship. He introduced her to boating, and she became involved in events and projects around the club. In 2006 she was asked to be the Membership Chairperson. Since that time she has served as the Power Fleet Captain, Rear Commodore, Vice Commodore, and now Commodore.