Cheryl L. Kester

Background

Kester, Cheryl L. was born in 1967 in Texas, United States. Daughter of Melvyn R. and Virginia A. Goodwin.

Education

Bachelor, John Brown University, Siloam Springs, Arkansas, 1991. Master of Arts, Georgetown University, Washington, 1996.

Career

Coordinator academy computing John Brown University, 1994—1995, director network computing services, 1995—1997, director technical planning, Research and Development, 1997—1999, director grants and foundation relations, 1999—2005. Partner Thomas-Forbes & Kester, Fayetteville, since 2005. Director of web services John Brown University, Siloam Springs, 1999—2003.

Member Council Christian Colleges & Universities Commission Technology, Washington, 1998—2003. Member, editorial review committee EDUCAUSE, 1998—2001.

Achievements

• Cheryl L. Kester has been listed as a noteworthy management consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

License lay reader Episcopal Church, Siloam Springs, since 2003. Member Habitat for Humanity Fayetteville, 2000—2003, secretary, 2001—2003. Member Ozark Highlanders Pipe Band, since 1996.

Member of Council Advancement and Support of Education, Association Fundraising Professionals (secretary board directors Northwest Arkansas chapter 2003-2004, president-elect board directors 2004-2005, president board directors 2005-2006, past president 2007), American Association Grant Professionals, Alpha Chi, Sigma Tau Delta.

Interests

• Scottish tenor drumming, travel, gardening, reading.

Connections

Married Charles M. Kester, 1968.

Father:

Melvyn R.

Mother:

Virginia A. Goodwin

Spouse:

Charles M. Kester