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