Background
Bumgardner, Rena Jewell was born on November 28, 1940 in Athens, Texas, United States. Daughter of Willie and Eula Ellen (Bass) Jewell.
Bumgardner, Rena Jewell was born on November 28, 1940 in Athens, Texas, United States. Daughter of Willie and Eula Ellen (Bass) Jewell.
Degree, Texas Woman's University, 1962. Bachelor of Science with honors, University Minnesota, 1964. Master of Social Work, University Minnesota, 1966.
Instructor sociology, social work University Wisconsin, Superior, 1966—1967. Family therapist Duluth (Minnesota) Family Services, 1967—1968. Clinical social worker Human Resource Center of Douglas County, Superior, 1970—1982, executive director, 1982—1987.
Psychotherapist Department Psychiatry Duluth Minnesota Clinic, since 1987. Chairman board directors Children's Corner Day Care, Superior, 1975—1977. Board directors Spectra, Inc., Duluth, 1983—1985.
Member Superior Community Housing Resource Board, 1985—1987.
Member of National Association of Female Executives, Mental Health Association (director 1982-1987), American Business Women's Association (charter chapter Woman of Year 1984), Academy Certified Social Workers (diplomate, licensed independent clinical social worker), National Association Social Workers.
Married Thomas Arthur Bumgardner, August 25, 1962. Children: Melody, Susan, Judi.