Gail Riecken

Meet Gail

"As a lifelong public servant and community activist, I can think of no greater honor than to earn your trust and serve you in Indiana General Assembly. If elected, I promise to always put the needs of our district first. Quality jobs, lower taxes, and good schools will always be a top priorty at the State House." - Gail Riecken

Education

  • Benjamin Bosse High School, Evansville
  • Indiana University - Sociology/Social Work

Continuing Education

  • Real estate and appraisals
  • Child abuse and neglect prevention training
  • River piloting
  • Marketing
  • Return on investment planning
  • Advance manufacturing theory and practice

Public Service:

  • Executive Director, Evansville Parks and Recreation
  • Business Relations Specialist, Indiana Workforce Development
  • At-Large Councilmember - Evansville Common Council

Work Experience:

  • Real Estate Broker, Branch Manager and Corporate Relations
  • Neighborhood Coordinator, Community Action Program
  • Riverboat Captain, Winnie Mae

Current Community Involvement

  • Sunday School teacher, First Presbyterian Church
  • Board Member, Little Lambs
  • Coordinator/Chair of first regional Eco Tour
  • Ladies Auxiliary, VFW Post 1114, Ladies Auxiliary to Shrine, Philharmonic Guild, Nature Conservancy, Junior Leage member and former President

Past Community Involvement

  • Pigeon Creek Greenway Advisory Board Member and Chair of Marketing/Education
  • Ark Crisis Prevention Nursery Co-Founder and Co-Honorary Chair of first Fundraising Campaign and Steering Committee Member
  • Church Membership Directory Committee
  • Local and State Child Abuse Prevention Board Member and Task Force Coordinator
  • Family and Children Services Board Member
  • Conrad Baker Foundation Director
  • Preservation Alliance Board
  • Original Evansville Preservation Commission Member
  • Evansville Dance Theatre Board President and volunteer Manager
  • HOPE of Evansville President
  • Riverside Neighborhood Association Co-coordinator
  • Citizens Against Rape in Evansville President
  • Welfare Board member



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