James Smith Candidate for Dexter Village Trustee

General Information

Name : Mr. James Smith
Also known as : Jim
Date of birth : 01 January 1970
Place of residence : Village of Dexter

Education

College

Attended college : Yes
College : Washtenaw Community College, Eastern Michigan University
Degree : Associates, Bachelor of Science
Year of graduation : 1970, 1974

Grad school

University : Eastern Michigan University
Degree : MA in Educational Psychology and Education Technology
Year of graduation : 1984

Employment Information

Job titles held : Air Traffic Controller, Computer Instructor and Trainer, Website Administration/Design
Employers : FAA; Dexter Community Education; Eastern Michigan University; Schoolcraft College; Washtenaw Community College; University of Michigan Medical Center; UM Medical Center Information Technology Department

Political Information

Party affiliation : Independent
Running for a: Local office
Running for position: Trustee, Village of Dexter
Incumbent: Yes
First elected: November 2008
Previous elective offices : 1974 - elected council trustee, Village of Dexter
Unsuccessful bids for elective offices : 1972 - write-in candidate for council trustee, Village of Dexter

Other facts

Age: 64

Grew up 5-miles north of town; married and moved into town in 1970

Spouse: Nancy Parsons Smith

Children: Doug Smith, Diane Smith Vince

Organizations: Dexter High School Alumni Association (current board president), Dexter Area Historical Society and Museum (village representative), current board vice-president