Background
Chidester, John Kent was born on December 14, 1948 in Toledo. Son of Christian Kent and Mary Jane (Schneider) Chidester.
Chidester, John Kent was born on December 14, 1948 in Toledo. Son of Christian Kent and Mary Jane (Schneider) Chidester.
Bachelor, Heidelberg College, 1970. Master of Library Science, Case Western Reserve University, 1974.
City editor Fostoria Review Times, Ohio, 1972—1973. Adult services library Marion Public Library., 1974—1976. Director Mount Vernon Public Library., since 1976, Public Library.
Mount Vernon & Knox County, since 1985. President Central Ohio Inter Library. Network, Mansfield, 1980.
Vice president, president elect North Central Library. Cooperative, Mansfield, since 1985, president, 1986. Served to staff sergeant United States Air Force, 1970-1972.
Member Knox County Republican Committee, Mount Vernon, 1984. Member of Kiwanis Lodge (president 1982-1983), Beta Phi Mu.
Married Marilyn Jean Muntz, May 29, 1971. Children: Brian Kent, Robert Christian, Margaret Jean.