John Ward's Biography
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Full Name:
John Ward
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Sally Gfrerer; 4 Children: Amy, Eric, Ryan, Shannon
Birth Date:
08/02/1950
Birth Place:
Duluth, MN
Home City:
Brainerd, MN
Religion:
Catholic
University of Wisconsin, 1984
MA, Learning Disabilities, University of Minnesota, Duluth, 1982
BS, Health, University of Minnesota, Duluth, 1973
BS, Physical Education, University of Minnesota, Duluth, 1973
Candidate, Minnesota State House of Representatives, District 10A, 2014
Representative, Minnesota State House of Representatives, 2006-2014
Mayor, City of Proctor, 1984-1988
Councilmember, City of Proctor, 1982-1984
No caucus information on file.
Property/Casualty Insurance Agent, EPIC Insurance, 1995-present
Head Varsity Coach, Adapted Floor Hockey, 1994-1999
Head Varsity Coach, Girls Softball, 1996-1998
Emotional Behavioral Disorder Instructor, Brainerd School System, 1987-1996
Assistant Varsity Coach, Football, 1976-1996
Assistant Varsity Coach, Girls Softball, 1979-1992
Alternative Education Director, Independent School District 704, District 704, 1979-1987
Assistant Varsity Coach, Girls Basketball, 1979-1982
Adult Basic Education Instructor, Northeast Regional Corrections Center, 1974-1979
Recreation Director, Northeast Regional Corrections Center, 1974-1979
Community Coordinator, Project C.A.R.E, Northeast Regional Corrections Center, 1974-1979
Assistant Varsity Coach, Baseball, 1974-1976
Member, Advisory Board, Good Samaritan Society
Member, Board of Directors, Crow Wing County Democrat/Farmer/Labor Party
Member, Board of Directors, Northern Pines Mental Health Center
Member, Board of Directors, Paul Bunyan Nature Learning Center
Member, Board of Directors, Sexual Assault Services
Member, Brainerd Elks Club
Member, Brainerd Kiwanis Club
Member, Brainerd Moose Club
Member, Brainerd Sports Boosters
Member, Brainerd, Education Minnesota
Former Vice President, Egerdahl Memorial Fund
Former Coordinator, Elks Youth Camp
Member, Governing Board, Mid-Minnesota Uniserv
Member, Minnesota Adapted Athletics Coaches and Coordinators Association
Member, Minnesota State High School Coaches Association
Former Lector, Saint Francis Church Parish
Former Councilmember, Saint Francis Church Parish
Eucharistic Minister, Saint Francis Church Parish
Former Member, Saint Francis Church Parish School Board
Awards:
Proctor Hall of Fame 2010
Wal-Mart State Teacher of the Year, 2006
Shriner's Hospital Rainbow of Hope Award, 1998
Minnesota State High School Championship Coaches Award, 1998
8AA Section Girls Softball Coach of the Year, 1996
Minnesota Teacher of the Year Semi-finalist, 1992
Brainerd Teacher of the Year, 1992
Father's Name:
Jack Ward
Mother's Name:
Janice Ward
Number of Grandchildren:
7 Grandchildren