Jeff Gentry

The candidate was presented with the following questions. The responses are printed as received and have not been edited by Staff Congress.

1. Why would you like to serve on Staff Congress?
I believe my commitment to the university and leadership skills I have obtained in the past years gives me a great opportunity to serve the university community. I'm truly invested in this great institution, and honored to be part of great history at Murray State.

2. Please list work experience and community involvement. o Served as Vice President Calloway County Laker Band Boosters, Inc. (2005-07) o Served on Comprehensive District Improvement Plan Committee for Calloway County Schools (2006-2011) o Served on Comprehensive School Improvement Plan Committee for CCHS (2006-2010) o Served on Site Based Decision Making Committee for Calloway County High School (2006-2010) o Served on SACS Accreditation Committee for Calloway County Schools (2007-2011) o Member of Calloway County Parent Teacher Organization (1997-2004) o Member of Lion's Club o Member of Gideon's (2005-present) o Served as Secretary, Vice Chair, and Chairman of the Deacons, Westside Baptist Church (2000-2005) o Serve as Deacon at Memorial Baptist Church (2007-present) o Serve on various church committees (i.e. Search, Property and Space, Budget, Personnel, VBS) o Little League Soccer Coach for Calloway County Parks and Recreation o Youth Leader at Westside Baptist Church and Memorial Baptist Church o Served on Calloway County "Freedom Fest" Committee o Served on Calloway County "Relay for Life" Board o Served on SACS for Murray State University.

Jeff is a candidate in the Executive/Managerial/Professional category.