Background
McDonough, Dixie Jean was born on October 16, 1935 in Evansville, Indiana, United States. Daughter of Bernard A. Pike and Helen M. (Metzger) Tornatta.
McDonough, Dixie Jean was born on October 16, 1935 in Evansville, Indiana, United States. Daughter of Bernard A. Pike and Helen M. (Metzger) Tornatta.
Bachelor of Science, Indiana State University, 1958; Master of Science, Indiana State University, 1966.
Business teacher, Indianapolis Public School, 1966-1971; business teacher, Madison (Indiana) Consolidated Schools, 1971-1972; business teacher, Indiana Vocational Technology School, Madison, 1972-1973; owner, Green Hills Pottery, Madison, 1972-1991; executive director, Madison Chautauqua of the Arts, Inc., 1974-1992; executive director, Chautauqua of the Arts at Columbus, Indiana, since 1993; owner, Madison Advertising, since 1988. Executive director Indiana Crafted Wholesale Market, 1992-1993.
Board of directors Jefferson County Board Tourism, Madison, 1981-1992, vice president, 1990-1992. Board directors Indiana State Festival Association, Indianapolis, since 1985, treasurer, 1990-1993. Member Jefferson County History Society, board directors, 1980-1986.
Married James Arlin McDonough, June 16, 1956. Children: Jeffrey, Timothy, Dennis.