Background
Gunnels, Jay Dee was born on April 15, 1954 in Drexel, Missouri, United States. Son of Kenneth and Helen (Spawn) Gunnels.
Gunnels, Jay Dee was born on April 15, 1954 in Drexel, Missouri, United States. Son of Kenneth and Helen (Spawn) Gunnels.
Bachelor of Science in Education., Missouri Southern State College, 1976; Master of Science, Pittsburgh (Kansas) State University, 1977; Doctor of Education, University Arkansas, 1981.
Teacher, coach, Butler (Missouri) Public Schools, 1977-1981; athletic director, Oakland City (Indiana) College, 1981-1984; athletic director, Briar Cliff College, Sioux City, Iowa., 1986-1991; interim chairman education, Briar Cliff College, Sioux City, Iowa., 1991-1992; chairman health, physical education and recreation, Briar Cliff College, Sioux City, Iowa., since 1984.
Chairmn. safety Sioux and American Red Cross, Sioux City, 1991, board directors, 1989-1991. Member Iowa Association Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (treasurer 1990-1992).
Married Mary J. Cook, June 14, 1974. Children: Joni, Jeremy.