[3][4] Wendzel earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology and specializing in Food Industry management from Michigan State University.
[3][5] In 2014, Wendzel became a programs director at North Berrien Historical Museum.
[5] Wendzel was a product brand development manager at Coloma Frozen Foods.
[3][6] On November 6, 2018, Wendzel won the election and became a member of Michigan House of Representatives for District 79.
[8] In the 2022 Michigan House of Representatives election, Wendzel was redistricted to the 39th district.