Background
Blackman, Jeanne A. was born on September 23, 1943 in Decatur, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Robert Russell and Elizabeth Irene (DeWolfe) Shulke.
Blackman, Jeanne A. was born on September 23, 1943 in Decatur, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Robert Russell and Elizabeth Irene (DeWolfe) Shulke.
Bachelor of Science Elementary Education, Indiana University, 1965. Master of Science in Education Administration, Eastern Illinois University, 1979.
Elementary teacher Taylorville (Illinois) Community School District, 1965-1986. Real estate salesperson Craggs-Adams Realtors, Taylorville, 1985-1987. Administrative assistant to chief of staff Illinois Department of Aging, Springfield, 1986-1987, consumer advisory, 1987-1989.
Lobbyist Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, 1989-1995. Policy advisor Office of the Attorney General, Illinois, 1995-1999. Manager volunteer program Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service, since 1999.
President Taylorville Education Association, 1983-1985. Member advisory council Governor's Rehabilitation, Springfield, since 1987. Chairman Springfield Civil Service Commission, since 1995.
Co-founder, treasurer Illinois Volunteer Optometry Services to Humanity, Taylorville, since 1976. President Capitol City Republican Women's Club, since 1988. President Women in Management, since 1989, president-elect, 1990.
Fundraiser, chairperson Illinois Women's Political Caucus, Springfield, since 1985. President American Field Service Student Exchange Program, Taylorville, 1985-1987. Board directors League of Women Voters Springfield chapter, since 1984.
President board directors Mental Health Centers Central Illinois, since 1994. Trustee Lincolnland Community College, 1989, vice chair 1992-1993, chairman 93-94, 96-97, board directors. President Illinois Community College Trustees Association, 1992.
Member Mayor's Commission International Visitors. Chairman Springfield (Illinois) Civil Service Commission, 1995-1997. Alderman City of Springfield, 1997-1999.
President Springfiled Volunteer Center, since 2002. Board directors Lincolnland Community College Foundation, since 2001. Alumnae board Leadership Springfiled, since 2001.
Member American Association of University Women (education chairperson Taylorville chapter since 1985), Daughters of the American Revolution, Sister Cities Association Springfield, Illinois Women in Government (board directors since 1988, vice president since 1990), Women's Legislation Network, Illinois Federation Republican Women (vice president, board directors since 1988, ways and means committee since 1987, world affairs council since 1990), Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce, Rotary, Delta Delta Delta (president 2001).
Married Gary L. Blackman, April 16, 1963 (divorced August 1983). Children: Jeffrey Lynn, Stephanie Sue. Married Bill Weitekamp, November 21, 1995.