Sharon Teague Ekern

Background

Ekern, Sharon Teague was born on September 18, 1962 in Union, South Carolina, United States. Daughter of Kenneth L. Teague and Ferrol (Cudd) Herbert.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Columbia College, 1990. Master of Public Administration, University Center Florida.

Career

Associate director purchasing University Center Florida, Orlando, since 1990. Board advisors department public administrator University Central Florida.

Achievements

• Certified purchasing manager.

Politics

The state should not use its authority to promote particular religious beliefs, nor should it require prayer or worship in the public schools. However, the state should leave students free to practice their own religious convictions.

Views

Every individual should try to be open to others and willing to be changed. Therefore, community members should meet regularly in order to open their hearts. Share their knowledge, thoughts and experience.

Membership

Sergeant United States Marine Corps, 1981-1990. Member National Association of Female Executives, National Association Educational Buyers, National Institute Governmental Purhcasing, National Association Purchasing Managers (board directors Center Florida chapter 1991-1992), Florida Association of Governmental Purchasing Officers.

Interests

• Avocations; running, tennis, reading.

Connections

Married Brent A. Ekern, April 9, 1994. 1 child, W. Brandon.

Father:

Kenneth L. Teague Herbert

Mother:

Ferrol (Cudd) Herbert

Spouse:

Brent A. Ekern

child:

W. Brandon Ekern