Background
Cummins, Louise Tatko was born on August 3, 1935 in Craigmont, Idaho, United States. Daughter of Jacob and Anna (Pieger) Tatko.
Cummins, Louise Tatko was born on August 3, 1935 in Craigmont, Idaho, United States. Daughter of Jacob and Anna (Pieger) Tatko.
Bachelor of Science cum laude, University Idaho, 1957. Postgraduate, University Washington, 1964.
Elementary education teacher, Seattle Public Schools, 1957-1964;
trainer Research and Training Center in Mental Retardation,, Texas Tech U., Lubbock, 1979-1982;
coordinator nonprofit management program, Texas Tech U., Lubbock, 1988-1990;
coordinator information and referral, City of Lubbock, 1982-1988;
executive director, Volunteer Center Lubbock, since 1990. Member Texas Probation Management Advisory Committee, 1987-1989. Member regional advisory com.Tex.
Planning Project (for development disabled), 1986-1988. Member project review committee South Plains Association Govts., 1987-1990. Member region 1 advisory coun.Tex.
Department Human Resources, chairman subcommittee on migrant concerns, 1983-1986. Chairman Lubbock Interagy. Action Council, 1984, 85.
Chairman of the Board South Plains Information and Referral Superior vena cava syndrome, 1976-1980. Member Texas Library. Superior vena cava syndrome and Construction Act Advisory Commission, 1978-1980.
Chairman steering committee Women's ResourceCtr., 1986-1987.
Superintendent church school St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 1977-1981, vestrywoman. Member executive committee Episcopal Diocese Northwest Texas, 1983-1986, standing committee, 1992-1995. Board directors, secretary Lubbock Community Theatre, 1988-1994.
Chairman Lubbock Area Coalition for Literacy, 1989-1992. Member advisory board Center for Public Service, Texas Tech University, 1990-1994. Agency representative to United Way Board Directors, 1992-1994.
President Evans Junior High School Parent-Teachers Association, 1979. Member Lubbock City-County Library. Board, 1976-1983, chairman, 1980-1981.
Trustee All Saints School, 1992-1993. Numerous others. Member United Way Executive Directors Association (chairman 1992-1994, Texas Association Volunteer Centers (treasurer 1991-1994), Association Volunteer Administrators, League of Women Voters Texas (vice president 1987-1989, board directors 1977-1979, 83-89, chairman long range planning committee 1987-1989, nominating committee 1989-1991), Mortar Board, Gamma Phi Beta (treasurer house corporation board).
Married David Charles Cummins, December 22, 1956. Children: Stephen B., Shelley L.