Background
Wilcoxen, Joan Heeren was born on May 30, 1948 in Flushing, New York, United States. Daughter of Paul Arnold and Helena Catherina (Laskowski) Heeren.
Wilcoxen, Joan Heeren was born on May 30, 1948 in Flushing, New York, United States. Daughter of Paul Arnold and Helena Catherina (Laskowski) Heeren.
Bachelor, Long Island U., 1971; graduate, Radford U. Karate College, 1994.
Real estate broker, Heeren Agency, Riverhead, New York, 1970-1972; 2d vice president, Levitt House, Inc., Medford, New York, 1972-1978; radio broadcaster, Station KWHW Radio, Altus, Oklahoma, 1979-1984; executive director, Ironworks Family Gym and Heartland Health Club, Altus, Oklahoma, 1984-1994; executive director, Wilcoxen's Academy of the Martial Arts, Altus, Oklahoma, since 1994. Lecturer martial arts. Lecturer Shortgrass Arts and Humanities Council, Altus, since 1988.
Volunteer United Way of Jackson County, Altus, since 1989, project co-chair, 1994. Fundraiser Muscular Dystrophy Association, Wichita Falls, Texas, since 1987. Member Shortgrass Arts and Humanities Council, 1988-1993, National Board Realtors, 1978-1979.
State coordinator, co-chair Sooner State Games Karate, OklahomaCity, 1989-1993. Board directors American Heart Association 1993-1995. Member Altus 2000 education task force.
Member American Association of University Women (vice president Altus chapter 1990, president 1992-1993), Altus Chamber of Commerce (ambassador 1989-1990), American Business Women's Association, Biz Tips Women's Association (Vice-President 1989-1990, president 1991-1992), American Heart Association (board directors Altus chapter 1994, president Jackson County division 1996), Altus Chamber of Commerce, Air Force Association Cmty.Ptnrs., American Indiana Karate Instrs. Association (instructor Christiansburg, Virginia chapter since 1986).
Married Eddie DeanWilcoxen, December 31, 1981.