Background
Mathias, John Stephen was born on July 12, 1948 in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Son of John Robert and Sarah Isabell (Buie) Mathias.
Mathias, John Stephen was born on July 12, 1948 in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Son of John Robert and Sarah Isabell (Buie) Mathias.
Bachelor of Science, Middle Tennessee State University, 1970. Certified in teaching, Tennessee Technology University, 1978. Certified, Rhema Bible Training Center, 1983.
Master of Arts, Tennessee Technology University, 1989.
Assistant manager, Cumberland Caverns, McMinnville, Tennessee, 1975-1977; insurance agent, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, 1977-1979; owner, Lighthouse Bookstore, McMinnville, 1979-1980; installer, R/G Electronics, McMinnville, 1980-1981; service manager, Sonitrol of Tulsa, 1981-1983; pastor, McMinnville Christian Center, McMinnville, 1983-1986; assistant professor military science, Tennessee Technology U., Cookeville, 1986-1989; executive director, Lazarus House Hospice, Inc., Cookeville, since 1989.
Lieutenant colonel United States Army Reserve, 1970. Member American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, American Academy Medical Administrators, National Hospice Organization, Kiwanis (past president).
Married Margaret Ann Durbin, June 7, 1970. 1 child, John Robert.