Mayor Pro Tem Edward Wood

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Background & Family

Born in: Woodstock, Illinois

Family: Married in 1997 to Amanda, with two children who are graduates of the University Place School District.

Schooling

• BA - History, University of Illinois
• MBA - Technology and Innovation Management - Pacific Lutheran University
• MA - Strategic Studies - United States Army War College

Occupation

• Training Branch Chief at JBLM
• Colonel, U.S. Army Reserve

Professional Experience

• Training Management
• Emergency Management
• Business and Project Management
• Combat Veteran (Iraq)

Community Service

• Board President, Fort Lewis Army History Museum
• Former Chair, UP Public Safety Advisory Commission
• Former Board President, Families Unlimited Network
• Former Deacon, UPPC
• Volunteer with Tacoma Rescue Mission, Rotary, Homes for Hope, Habitat for Humanity, BSA

Personal Interests

• Bicycling
• Running
• Reading
• Woodworking