Background
Phillips, Gail Ann Hakala was born on November 19, 1956 in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, United States. Daughter of Wendell Eli and Betty Louise (Bloomquist) H.
Phillips, Gail Ann Hakala was born on November 19, 1956 in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, United States. Daughter of Wendell Eli and Betty Louise (Bloomquist) H.
Bachelor of Science in Art & English Education, Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio, 1978; Bachelor of Science, Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio, 1978.
Art instructor, Springfield (Ohio) Art Center, since 1977; editor, photographer, Tri-County News, Springfield, 1980-1983; private practice graphic artist, Springfield, 1983; commercial artist, Chakeres Theatres, Springfield, 1983-1984; employment specialist, Springfield Opportunities Industrialization Center, 1984-1987; owner, manager, Hakala Design Concepts, Ohio., since 1986.
Member Women's Art Association, Springfield, since 1985, Wittenberg University Guild, Springfield, 1985-1987, Ohio Manpower Association, Columbus, Ohio 1985-1987, Big Brothers & Big Sisters, National Arbor Day Foundation, since 1988, Smithsonian Institute, since 1987. Participant Community Chorus, Springfield, 1987, Leadership Academy, Springfield, 1988. Member Springfield Art Association, Women in the Arts Washington, District of Columbia Abilities Unlimited, American Association University Women.
(Bulletin Editor since 1983), American Business Women's Club Springfield Ohio (President 1984-1985), Mother's Against Drunk Driving Club (Springfield) (vice president, 1984-1985).
Married Thomas Edward Phillips, December 26, 1986.