2002 Jackson Board of Education Candidates

Mack W. Illers

Newcomer

Age: 52

Residence: Jackson

Spouse: Doris

Children: Susan Graft, 35, Ashley Illers, 16

Employer: Self-employed in construction business

Memberships: St. Paul Luteran Church, U. S. Air Force veteran and Jackson Chamber of COmmerce.

Fred O. Jones

Newcomer

Age: 57

Residence: Jackson

Spouse: Pamela Ann

Children: Jolie Ann McCallister, 35, Frederick C. Jones, 32, Polly Ann Koch, 30

Employer: Retired teacher and administrator after 34 years July 2000

Memberships: New McKendree Methodist Church, past president of Jackson Community Teachers Association, past president of Southeast Missouri Teachers Association, Jackson City Council, 1976-86, past Mayor Pro Tem and past chairman of Power and Light Commission.

T. Wayne Lewis

Incumbent

Age: 61

Residence: Jackson

Spouse: Linda

Children: Chris Lewis,36, Lisken Lewis Brady,33, Morgan Lewis Neinas,29, Tracey Stockton Williams,31, Brad Stockton, 29

Employer: Self-employed as a dentist

Memberships:Baptist church, U. S. Navy veteran, past president of Southeast Missouri non-profit Medical Center, past president of Jackson Rotary Club, Jackson Chamber of Commerce and several professional societies.

Kevin A. Schaper

Newcomer

Age: 42

Residence: Jackson

Spouse: Tammy

Children: Melissa, 14, Kyle 10

Employer: Goodman Midwest

Memberships: Jackson Evening Optimists, Jackson Chamber of Commerce, Coach for JAOSA soccer league

Donna Tidwell

Newcomer

Age: 40

Residence: Jackson

Spouse: Mark

Children: Matthew, 16, Shawn, 11

Employer: Rubbermaid

Memberships: School operations committee, Mt. Auburn Christian Church

Terri G. Tomlin

Newcomer

Age: 47

Residence: Jackson

Spouse: Michael

Children: two children in the district

Employer: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Missouri

Memberships: New McKendree Methodist Church, past president of Jackson Public Library Board, current member and past president of Jackson Heritage Association, current member and past president of American Business Women's Association, Old McKendree Chapel board of trustees, vice-president of Otahki Girl Scout Council.