Experience

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  Gardner & Associates

  • Abilene, Texas (Big Country and West Texas Area)

  • Retirement Specialist / Teacher Retirement System Consultant

    • Sep 2011 - Present
    • Abilene, Texas (Big Country and West Texas Area)

    Gardner & Associates was founded by former educators who are committed to helping public school employees make educated and informed decisions when planning for their retirement. We provide knowledge and information to help guide those decisions.

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  Texas School Districts

  • Regions 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18

  • Superintendent of Schools

    • Jul 1998 - Aug 2011
    • Regions 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18

    Served 13 years as a Superintendent of Schools in Public Education.

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  Independent Contractor

  • West Texas

  • Financial & Retirement Consultant

    • Jun 1985 - Jul 2011
    • West Texas

    Worked part-time in financial services.

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  Texas Public Schools

  • Texas

  • Teacher, Athletic Coach, Campus Administrator

    • Aug 1989 - Jul 1998
    • Texas

    Worked a teacher, coach of athletics, athletic director, and campus administrator.

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  Southwestern Bell Telephone Company

  • Odessa/Midland, Lubbock, Amarillo

  • Supervisor / Manager

    • Aug 1979 - Jul 1989
    • Odessa/Midland, Lubbock, Amarillo

    Responsibilities included the following:- Outside Plant Engineer- Long Range Planner Engineer- Assignment Office Supervisor- Outside Plant Repair Supervisor

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  Texas Public Schools

  • Texas

  • Teacher and Coach of Athletics

    • Jul 1975 - Aug 1979
    • Texas

    Worked as a teacher and athletic coach.