Biography

"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:

• At-Large Councilmember - Evansville Common Council

Work Experience

• Evansville Parks and Recreation Department, Executive Director
• Indiana Department of Workforce Development, Business Specialist
• Real Estate Broker, Branch Manager and Corporate Relations
• Neighborhood Coordinator, Community Action Program
• Riverboat Captain, Winnie Mae

Current Community Involvement

• TOUCH,Inc. and Twighlight on the Trail Planning Committee
• Equality Day Planning committee
• Eastside Kiwanis
• Junior League Sustainer
• Ladies Auxiliary, VFW Post 1114, Ladies Auxiliary to Shrine, Philharmonic Guild, Nature Conservancy, Junior League former President

Past Community Involvement

• Sunday School teacher, First Presbyterian Church
• Board Member, Little Lambs
• Coordinator/Chair of first regional Eco Tour
• 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