2010 Election Guide

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ELECTION 2010 – Page 2

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

County Commission 1st district, s e a t b

Jim Bishop n Address: 2327 Red Bank Road, Sevierville n Age: 57 n Occupation: Marketing coordinator, Pigeon Forge/Sevierville Public Transportation System n Family: Single n Education: Attended the University of Tennessee n Community/civic involvement: Last November ran a one-man “Thanks for Voting” drive, sending every voter in 1st District an Indian head penny for voting in the February 2008 local primary

agent/real estate agent/ landscape contractor n Family: Wife Jan Knight Bullock, daughter of Janella Allen Knight and the late Preacher Ben Knight n Education: B.S. degree in elementary education with teaching license in Tennessee K-8; master’s degree in administration and licensed in state of Tennessee to be a school principal n Community/civic involvement: Member of Evans Chapel Baptist Church, leader of music; traveling and singing

Address: 4028 Pearl Valley Road, Sevierville n Age: 59 n Occupation: Retired disabled Vietnam veteran n Family: Wife of 37 years Wanda Ownby; son Arlie Max Watson “Junior” and his wife Cindy Lamon; grandchildren Daniel, Haily and Benjamin n Education: High school graduate, six months T&T, Oak Ridge n Community/civic involvement: Former community club president; soccer, basketball and baseball coach at Catons Chapel School; assistant Boy Scout leader of Troop 211, Richardson Cove Baptist Church;

Address: 4136 Locust Ridge Road, Sevierville n Age: 42 n Occupation: Selfemployed, insurance n

Institute of Columbia, Mo. n Community/civic involvement: Leadership Sevier Class of 2010; National Animal Control Association; Animal Control Association of Tennessee board of directors; member of Wears Valley Chamber of Commerce; county commissioner for the 2nd District for six years; member of Mountain View Missionary Baptist Church

Phillip King

Address: 2040 Maples Branch Road, Sevierville n Age: 38 n Occupation: Sevier County Sheriff’s Department; owner/operator 416 Car Wash; co-manager, 416 Mini Storage n Family: Wife Joann Watts; children Dillon, Bo, Will and Lexi n Education: Sevier County High School; Tennessee Law Enforcement Academy; KPD First Line Supervisor School n Community/civic involvement: Relay For Life, American Cancer Society, Cherish the Child Foundation, American Humane Society, FOP Lodge 31, member Maples Branch Baptist Church, Wild Turkey Federation, Ducks Unlimited n

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Greg Bullock

member Pearl Valley Baptist Church; adjutant and treasurer of Chapter 94, Disabled American Veterans; member Post 104, American Legion; member Veterans of Foreign Wars; 12 years on the County Commission

Tommy Watts

Arlie “Max” Watson

County Commission 2nd district, s e a t b

n Address: 1238 Helton Road, Sevierville n Age: 46 n Occupation: Animal control officer for Sevier County Sheriff’s Department n Family: Wife of 28 years Denise King; daughters Jessica King, 27, and Taylor King, 11 n Education: Graduate of Sevier County High School, 1982; Walters John A. Meyers State Community College; Certified Animal Control n Address: 3549 Country Officer through Law Dreams Way, Sevierville Enforcement Training n Age: 49

Occupation: Regional coordinator for Quilts for Valor, which provides quilts to comfort families affected by war; sales and service specialist for American Professional Quilting Systems n Family: Wife Kate, daughter Ashley, 27 n Education: Degree in business management with emphasis on computer science, international business management and advanced coursework in organizational change and development n Community/civic involvement: Founding member and past president of Friends of Wears Valley; coordinator of Neighborhood Watch; former team captain for Community Emergency Response Team; president of Public Spirited Citizens of Sevier County; member of American Legion and NRA; served in Navy n

County Commission 3rd district, seat a Tommy McGaha n Address: 3363 Old Newport Highway, Sevierville n Age: 56 n Occupation: Teacher n Family: Charlene Keeler McGaha, mother n Education: Bachelor of Science degree, East Tennessee State University n Community/ civic involvement: LeConte Medical Center emergency volunteer; Board of Directors, Sevier County Council on Aging; Leadership Sevier

Randall C. Williams n Address:

456 Allen Road, Sevierville n Age: 40 n Occupation: Store manager, Food City in Sevierville, 22 years n Family: Wife of 21 years Wanda; daughter Carla, 15; son Joshua, 10 n Education: Pigeon Forge Elementary, Gatlinburg-Pittman High Class of 1987; associate’s degree, Walters State Community College n Community/civic involvement: Member First Baptist Church of Sevierville; member , Sevier County Food Ministries Steering Committee; basketball coach, New Center Elementary; president


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County Commission 4th district, seat c

Marty Loveday Address: 1909 Jay Ell Road, Sevierville n Age: 41 n Occupation: Selfemployed, owner of Marty Loveday & Associates Real Estate & Auction n Family: Wife Cyndi Barnes Loveday, Lauren Fleming Lindsey and sonin-law Bret Lindsey, Cody Fleming, Kylie Loveday n Education: Paramedic Walters State 1990; real estate broker; auctioneer; certified real estate specialist CRS; certified estate specialist CES; graduate Realtor Institute GRI; accredited buyer representative ABR n Community/ civic involvement: Volunteer instructor for Junior Achievement; coach, Junior League Basketball; coach, softball, Pigeon Forge youth n

Roger Radel n Address:

946 Harrisburg Road, Sevierville n Age: 67 n Occupation: Director of operations, Music Road Inn; cattle farmer n Family: Wife Madeline; daughters Wendy Sorenson,

Carey Woods and Andrea Blackburn; grandchildren Makenna, Trevor and Charlee n Education: Holiday Inn General Manager School 1968; Lansing Community College, Michigan, 1980 (Hotel-restaurants Management); Certified Hotel Administrator, Educational Institute, Kellogg Center, Michigan State University 1985 n Community/civic involvement: Pigeon Forge Rotary Club, president 1988-89, chairman of Sustaining Membership, recipient of Paul Harris Fellow Award, chairman of International Services, Rotarian of the Year 1998; Skal of Knoxville charter member, treasurer, secretary, past vice president and president; SDA-2 Private Industry Council past chairman 1986-2000;

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past chairman of Pigeon Forge Tourist Development Agency; past vice chairman 1985-2000 of Pigeon Forge Advisory Council; Pigeon Forge Community Center Advisory Committee; Pigeon Forge Hotel/Motel Lodging Association past president and board member; Tennessee Hospitality Council, co-chair of Mountain Council 1998; Superintendent’s Round Table, Sevier County School System, 1999; Tennessee Department of Education Committee to develop curriculum for high school students in lodging and tourism 1999; Sevier County Farm Bureau board member, president; Sevier County Farmers Co-op board member, secretary; Sevier County Livestock Association treasurer; Leadership Sevier Class of 2000

Leonard Waring III Address: 1550 Tradition Lane, Sevierville n Age: Not provided n Occupation: Owner of Prestige Development n Family: Wife of 29 years Caroline; children Katherine, Luke n

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n Education: Attended University of Tennessee; continuing education in zoning, planning and development through regional and national organizations n Community/civic involvement: Eight years on Sevierville Regional Planning Commission; charter member of Friends of the Great Smoky Mountains; past president and founding member, Seymour Rotary Club; past board member and member since 1986 of Sevier County Homebuilders; organizer and advisory board member of Mountain National Bank; Greater Sevierville Little League, including time as baseball coach; Pigeon Forge High School, led construction of Jerry Ogle baseball Clubhouse

RE-ELECT

Ronald L. “Hoss” Seals

Republican Candidate for Sheriff of Sevier County AS

EXPERIENCE COUNTS

35 years with the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office John French n Address:

2890 Sims Road, Sevierville n Age: 47 n Occupation: Firefighter n Family: Wife Deborah; sons Justin and Cameron n Education: Seymour High School; Walters State EMT/IV n Community/civic involvement: 23 years of volunteering in fire and rescue services

Tony Proffitt n Address: 111 Fox Cemetery Road, Sevierville n Age: 67 n Occupation: Retired n Family: Wife Kathy, sons Matthew and Jake n Education: 2 and 1/2 years at Carson-Newman College n Community/civic involvement: Ruritan Club 10 years; Rescue Squad approximately 30 years

EARLY VOTING: Sevier County Election Commission Warehouse April 14 thru 29, 2010 AM TIL PM -ONDAY &RIDAY s AM TIL PM 3ATURDAY

Seymour Public Library !PRIL s AM TIL PM !PRIL s AM TIL PM Remember: If you like what you have, vote to keep it. Paid for by committee to re-elect Ron Seals, Earl Clinton Treasurer


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Wednesday, April 21, 2010

County Commission 6th district, seat a

County Commission 7th district, seat a

trustee Chilhowee Cemetery; member Tennessee MRC Support

Ronnie W. Allen

Address: 1449 Twin Oaks Road, Sevierville Age: 64 n Occupation: Heavy equipment operator n Family: Wife Barbara Manning Allen; daughter and granddaughter Cindy Allen Ellison and Kelley Ellison; daughter and son-in-law Rhonda Allen Ellison and Bryan Ellison; grandsons Luc and Dusty Ellison n Education: High school n Community/civic involvement: First Baptist Church of Sevierville; ordained Baptist minister, frequently ministering to sick and homebound; regular visitor to area hospitals and local nursing homes; member of the board of Sevier County Rescue Squad; Sevier County Planning Commission; Purchase and Transportation Committee, Steering Committee and Governmental Operations for Sevier County n n

Greg Haggard

William G. Oakes

n Address: 122 Fallen Oak Circle, Seymour n Age: 50 n Occupation: Educator — assistant principal, Seymour High School n Family: Wife of 28 years Kimberly Rogers Haggard; two sons, Logan and Kameron n Education: 1977 graduate Seymour High School; 1981 B.S. in business administration from University of Tennessee; 1988 M.S. in educational administration from ETSU; 1997 Ed.S. in supervision/administration from Lincoln Memorial University n Community/civic involvement: Member Seymour First Baptist Church and its Praise Team; member Pigeon Forge Community Chorus;

Ronnie W. Allen

n Address:

Joseph Karl n Address:

P.O. Box 1228, Seymour n Age: 60 n Occupation: Publisher n Family: Wife Michele; children Matt, 18, and Angela, 15 n Education: Seattle College, plus a variety of certifications n Community/civic involvement: President of Knoxville Citizens Police Academy, Federal Bureau of Investigation Citizens Academy Alumni, president of Seymour Business Association, member of C.R.O.S.S Ministries, advisor and member to several organizations

165 Vista Lane, Seymour n Age: 63 n Occupation: Dental services n Family: Wife Peggy; four grown children Chris, Patrick, Nikki and Mae; seven grandchildren n Education: B.S., University of Tennessee n Community/civic involvement: Member Valley Grove Baptist Church; Advisory Board, Sevier County Council on Aging; Advisory Board, Sevier County Educational Foundation; chairman, Sevier County Beer Board; chairman, Governmental Operations; Seymour Volunteer Fire Department; Christmas Outreach (Santa); school volunteer and supporter

Larry Etherton

Address: 1404 East Park Lane, Sevierville Age: 53 n Occupation: Family-owned well drilling and service owner n Family: Wife of 26 years Glynis Patterson Etherton; daughter Samantha Etherton, 14 n Education: Sevier County High 1974 graduate; truck driving school; motor transportation, U.S. Army; state of Tennessee well installer license n Community/civic involvement: Water well industry; church n n

Larry Etherton

The Mountain Press received no response from Dennis Gray who is running for Commission 6th District, Seat B.

County Commission 6th district, seat b Chris Clepper

n Address:

P.O. Box 1013, Seymour 48 n Occupation: Owner, Network Technologies Inc. in Seymour n Family: Wife Shirley Clepper; children Benjamin, 12, and Nathan, 8, both students in Seymour schools n Education: Associate of Science (Computer Science); University of Tennessee additional networking and IT education; Tennessee State Guard FEMA and Homeland Security trained; Military Emergency Management Specialist (MEMS) trained n Community/civic involvement: Seymour business owner for over 28 years; Corporal, Tennessee State Guard; board member, Tennessee Veterans Honor Guard; founding member, Seymour Chamber of Commerce; member and leader, Boy Scouts of America Troop 585 in Seymour; member State Guard Association of the United States n Age:

Harold Pitner

Address: 340 Winding Ridge Trail, Seymour Age: 62 n Occupation: Retired from Farm Bureau Insurance Company n Family: Wife Becky Pitner; daughters Amy Murrell and Anna Robinette; four grandchildren n Education: Graduate of Seymour High School and University of Tennessee n Community/civic involvement: Member Valley Grove Baptist Church for 35 years; CROSS Ministries volunteer; Sevier County Education Committee; Sevier County Planning Commission; veteran, U.S. Army n n


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County Commission 7th district, seat b Duane Dodgen Family: Wife Kaye Love Dodgen; mother Martha Bohanan Gilbert; father Pryor Dodgen (deceased); brothers Lester Bohanan (deceased), Earl Bohanan, Verlis Williams n Education: A.S. and B.S. degree, East Tennessee State University n Community/civic involvement: Worked for many years with Sevierville Chamber of Commerce in planning and organizing events; selected Sevierville Chamber Volunteer of the Year in 1997; set up and attended Memorial Day service and Veterans Day celebration at courthouse for past 25 years; member of AMVETS since 1975; past state judge advocate for Tennessee AMVETS n

Address: 1981 McCroskey Lane, Sevierville n Age: 60 n Occupation: Safety director and assistant maintenance supervisor for Sevier County; worked for county since November 1983 n

Kenneth P. Whaley

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Address: 820 Gists Creek Road, Sevierville Age: 57 n Occupation: President of Whaley & Sons Inc. and cattle rancher n Family: Two sons, Kenneth Austin Whaley and Matthew Thomas Whaley; daughter-in-law Amy Whaley; two granddaughters, Kloie and Addison n Education: Pittman Center Elementary and Gatlinburg-Pittman High School n Community/civic involvement: 7th District county commissioner n n

Tim S. Hurst Address: 269 Allensville Road, Sevierville n Age: 46 n Occupation: Sergeant, Sevier County Sheriff’s Department n Family: Wife Carla Rader Hurst; two children, son Carson, 9, daughter Alex, 7 n Education: Sevier County High School 1982, Tennessee law Enforcement Training Academy n Community/civic involvement: Member of FOP, former member of Tennessee Commissioners Association n

Kenneth P. Whaley

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Wednesday, April 21, 2010

school board 1st district Bobby C. (Clark) King n Address:

Mike Oakley

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610 Allen Lane,

county commission 9th district, seat a

Gatlinburg n Age: 48 n Occupation: Owner KCE/BCK Vending; owner Kings OPC locations; managing partner, King Family Properties LLC n Family: Father Bob O. King; mother Loretta W. King; brothers USAF Col. Byron K. King, Eric J. King; wife Mary Kay Cox King; daughter Hannah K. King; son William (Will) D. King; brother-in-law William Keith Cox; sister-in-law Cathy Cox Bible Williams; sister-in-law Kelly Sue Cox McCarter n Education: Gatlinburg-Pittman High, two years of college n Community/civic involvement: Past member of the Gatlinburg Regional Board of Zoning Appeals; politically active for over 30 years in local government

n Address:

926 Winter Wonder Lane, Sevierville 48 n Occupation: Building inspector n Family: Wife of 30 years Edwina; son Michael; daughters and sons-in-law Beth and Jared Ownby, April and Ben Mills; grandchildren Ella Claire Ownby and Rush Mills n Education: Pi Beta Phi Elementary, Gatlinburg-Pittman High School, Pellissippi State Community College, EMT/ IV Technician, state-certified fire inspector, state-certified building inspector n Community/civic involvement: Sevier County School System board member; member and deacon, Oldhams Creek Baptist Church; Gatlinburg volunteer lieutenant/EMT; city of Gatlinburg Employee Recognition Board co-chairman; County school system Sick Leave Bank Committee member; Sevier County School System Hall of Fame n Age:

Mike Oakley

school board 3rd district Stanley Moore

No Photo Address: 513 Hardin Road, Kodak n Age: 53 n Occupation: Self-employed n Family: Wife Sherry Moore, teacher at Northview Primary; daughter Samantha Moore, sophomore at Walters State n Education: Sevier County High School n Community/civic involvement: Member of Kodak United Methodist Church; trustee for Oak Grove Cemetery; member Friends of Kodak Library n

Mark A. Strange

Shane Luttrell

Address: 635 Northview Drive, Kodak Age: 45 n Occupation: Self-employed, landscaping n Family: Wife of 19 years Kellie; children Jordan, 13, and Kaitlyn, 11 n Education: Sevier County High School 1982, Kodak/ Northview K-8 n Community/civic involvement: Board member Northview Junior Basketball League, basketball coach, softball coach, baseball coach, member French Broad Valley Baptist Church n n

Mark A. Strange

sevier county mayor Howard W. Reagan Jr.

Address: 1375 Sunrise Drive, Sevierville n Age: 42 n Occupation: Confections, 13 years management n Family: Wife Marcia, son Caleb n Education: GatlinburgPittman, various fire and rescue training n Community/ civic involvement: Williamsburg Missionary Baptist Church member since 2002 n

Howard W. Reagan Jr.

Larry Waters

Address: 432 Bebb Road, Gatlinburg Age: 57 n Occupation: County Mayor n Family: Wife Terri, son David, daughter Adrienne n Education: Sevier County High School 1970, University of Tennessee B.S. in business administration 1974 n Community/civic involvement: Chairman, United Way campaign; Leadership Sevier 1997; chairman and Executive Committee member, East Tennessee Development District 2000-2001; board member, East Tennessee Economic Development Agency; Board of Trustees, Carson-Newman College; former chairman, current member and deacon, First Baptist Church of Gatlinburg; Executive Committee member, Sevier County Republican Party

n Address: 254 Ledwell Drive, Seymour n Age: 36 n Occupation: Smallbusiness owner, employed full-time, and Realtor n Family: Wife of 14 years Reagan; children Jackson, 10, Mason, 10, Liam, 7, and Kinley, 7 months n Education: Bachelor of Business Administration, with honors, 3.57 GPA n Community/civic involvement: None listed

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Larry Waters

The Mountain Press received no response from David Norton Jr. who is running for Commission 9th District, Seat A.


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County Commission 8th district, seat a Gene Byrd Address: 185 Byrd Drive, Kodak n Age: 65 n Occupation: Retired building contractor n Family: Wife Kay (France Moore) Byrd; two daughters; one stepson; four grandchildren n Education: Attended Underwood, Kodak and Sevier County High School (graduated) n Community/civic involvement: Attend Holston Memorial Baptist Church; charter member of Northview/Kodak Volunteer Fire Department, serving on Board of Directors and chairman and helping oversee building of Station No. 3; charter member of Northview Optimist Club, two-time past president, several years as treasurer, served on several committees and oversaw and built Optimist building; member French Broad Masonic Lodge No. 588, past Master, served on several committees; member of Sevier County Ruritan Club, serving on Board of Directors; charter member of Eagle 1 Motorcycle Club.

County Commission 9th district, seat b Gerra (Davis) Mary

Judy Godfrey

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Gene Byrd

Troy Sellars Address: 1048 Eagle View Drive, Kodak 41 n Occupation: Self-employed; I do custom and prototype weaponry for military, law enforcement and the movie industry. n Family: Christy Sellars; Christopher Sellars, age 5 n Education: Graduated Morristown West High 1997; Walters State Community College Basic Police Academy spring 1995; many Walters State Community College specialized law enforcement classes as well as business and industry/engineering. n Community/civic involvement: Involved in law enforcement Since 1995 in Sevier County, whether as an officer or working for the court system; certified firearms instructor and taught the handgun carry class in Sevier County for several years; life member of NRA; Christy and I are avid drag racers and travel the East Coast pursuing the sport. n

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county commission 8th district, seat b Andy Moore Address: 2742 Kentwood Drive, Kodak n Age: 30 n Occupation: Truck driver n Family: Wife Jodi Loveday Moore; daughter Ansleigh Moore n Education: Graduated from Sevier County High School 1998 n Community/civic involvement: Northview Volunteer Fire Department (15 years), Greater Sevierville Little League (four years), Smoky Mountain Youth Baseball League president (one year) n

Andy Moore

The Mountain Press received no response from Michael Hillard or Levator Maples who are running for Commission 8th District, Seat B.

Address: 409 Pearl Road, Seymour n Age: 62 n Occupation: Library assistant at Seymour Middle School for 20 years n Family: Husband Ray (deceased), married for 37 years; children Chuck, Billy and Lori; grandchildren Danielle, Alex, Julie, Keely, Brad, Madelyn and Tucker n Education: Graduate of South High School, Knoxville n Community/civic involvement: Leader with Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts; actively involved in Seymour schools; charter member of Seymour Grange which raised money to purchase land for Seymour Community Park; worked with citizens of Seymour to lobby state for traffic light at intersection of Highways 441 and 411 and to lower speed limit and add turn lanes on Chapman Highway n

n Address: 558 N. Knob Creek Road, Seymour n Age: 71 n Occupation: Hospital administration; director UTMC Home Care Services, director of Hospital Affiliate Services; registered nurse, retired from UTMC n Family: Husband of 51 years Ben C. Mary; three children, all married and graduates of UT; eight grandchildren, ages 26 to 7 n Education: High school, ETBH School of Nursing n Community/civic involvement: Member of Sevier Heights Baptist Church for 40 years, Sunday School teacher and department director; member of Seymour Business Association; member Eastern Star, OES Acadia-May No. 362

It is an honor to serve the citizens of Sevier County as Constable. I would like to take this opportunity to ask for your vote and support in the May 4th primary election. I look forward to continued service assisting the citizens of the 3rd district and Sevier County any way I can.

Re-elect

VOTE OGLE ( ( (

BRYAN LEE

CONSTABLE

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YOUR FRIEND IN LAW ENFORCEMENT SINCE 1986 Your vote and support will be appreciated Paid for by Bryan L. Ogle


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Wednesday, April 21, 2010

constable 1st district, seat a

Dale Noland

Dale Noland

Jimmy C. Maples

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Address: 2393 Crescent Way, Sevierville n Age: 54 n Occupation: Police captain n Family: Wife Janet, daughter Kristian n Education: Graduate of Sevier County High, criminal justice degree from Walters State, Tennessee Law Enforcement Academy, constable training program, numerous certifications from law enforcement training programs n Community/civic involvement: Fraternal Order of Police chaplain, past commander and current chaplain of American Legion Post 202, Friends In Need, Kids Cafe after-school program, Marine Corps League, Winter Special Olympics, Gatlinburg Police Camp for Kids, Reading Across America

Address: 3055 Birds Creek Road, Sevierville n Age: 47 n Occupation: Construction manager n Family: Engaged to Jennifer Webb; two sons, Andrew, 13, Logan, 16 n Education: Graduate of GatlinburgPittman High School; graduate of Basic Armor Crewman School and Advanced Armor Crewman School, both in Fort Knox, Ky. n Community/civic involvement: Football coach for Pigeon Forge Grasscutter and Pee Wee football teams from 2003-2009; member Richardsons Cove Baptist Church; served with Tennessee Army National Guard from 1982-1988, receiving honorable discharge

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The Mountain Press received no response from Delmar Spence who is running for Constable 1st District, Seat A.

10th district, seat B

constable 2nd district, seat B Sam Ayers

Address: 1444 Deer Meadows Road, Sevierville n Age: 49 n Occupation: Constable and part-time sales n Family: Wife Cindy Ayers; daughter Shareen Ayers; sons Jayson, Austin and Riley Ayers n Education: Gatlinburg-Pittman High graduate 1979; U.S. Air Force Electrical Production School, Combat Medic School; Tennessee Constable School; and various other classes n Community/civic involvement: Little League Football president and director for four years; FOP Lodge 31 n

Sam Ayers

James Dykes

Jerry Stoffle

n Address:

860 Stanton Road, Seymour n Age: Not provided n Occupation: Sevier County Courthouse Maintenance Department n Family: Wife Glenda Blanche Pitner Dykes, children James R. Dykes and Teresa L. Moffett; seven grandchildren n Education: Seymour School n Community/civic involvement: Member Dupont Community Center, member Dripping Springs Baptist Church

Address: 1176 Payne School Drive, Sevierville n Age: 40 n Occupation: Account manager, E-Z Rentals, Sevierville n Family: Wife Kimberly Sutton Stoffle; Cassie 12, Taylor, 8, Zachary, 2 n Education: Graduate, Seymour High School n Community/ civic involvement: Basketball, football n

Jerry Stoffle

constable 3rd district, seat A Bryan Lee Ogle

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Address: 1424 Emily Drive, Sevierville n Age: 48 n Occupation: Preservation of records specialist for Sevier County n Family: Son Bryan Lee Ogle II; daughter Barbara Lynn and her husband Spencer Carr; grandson Ethan R. Carr n Education: Gatlinburg-Pittman High School, Walters State Community College, Tennessee State Library and Archives Institute n Community/civic involvement: Member Smoky Mountain Lodge No. 341, Fraternal Order of Police, Tennessee Constable Council, coach of U.S. Amateur Boxing Federation Club No. 351, Golden Gloves Charities, American Legion Post 202, Northview Optimist Club, member of Keep Sevier Beautiful, member of Roaring Fork Baptist Church n

David Huffaker

Address: 613 Tuckahoe Road, Kodak n Age: 61 n Occupation: Owner of Mustang Performance & Transport n Family: Wife Judy, son Brad n Education: Graduated from Sevier County High School and Walters State Community College with associate’s degree in criminal justice; four years in Navy with one year in Vietnam n Community/civic involvement: Member of Beech Springs Baptist Church in Kodak

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David Huffaker

Jim Keener n Address:

1261 Old Red Lane, Sevierville n Age: 54 n Occupation: Transportation coordinator, Sevier County Schools n Family: Wife of 31 years Marjorie Huskey Keener; two grown children; one granddaughter n Education: Seymour High School graduate 1974; Tusculum College, Bachelor of Science in organizational management; East Tennessee State University, eight hours short of Master of Science in Education degree; Liberty University, significant work toward Master of Arts in theology n Community/civic involvement: Family is of the Christian faith; member and Master of Sevier Lodge No. 334 in Seymour; member of Knoxville Bodies and the Scottish Rite; president of District 20, Masonic Officers Association, which includes Knox, Sevier and Union counties


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