Susan Merle Cole

Background

Cole, Susan Merle was born on October 2, 1943 in Hamilton, Montana, United States. Daughter of Merlin Everett and Laura Taft (Dean) Bickell.

Education

Bachelor in Mathematics with honors, University Montana, 1965. Master of Public Administration, San Diego State University, 1992.

Career

Teacher mathematics and physics, United States Peace Corps, Tapah, Perek., Malaysia, 1965-1966; engineer, Pacific N.W. Bell, Spokane, Washington, 1972-1974; administrative assistant Governor' General’ s Office, State Commision on Local Government, Helena, Montana, 1974-1976; computer programmer, City of Spokane, 1976-1977; supervisory data processing analyst, City of Spokane, 1979-1988; analyst, programmer, American Sign & Indicator, Spokane, 1978; systems and program manager, City of Chula Vista, California, 1988-1991; principal management assistant, City of Chula Vista, California, 1991-1994; assistant director finance, City of Chula Vista, California, since 1994. Vice president Media West, Inc., Spokane, since 1978. Secretary-treasurer Trapper Cole RadioInc., San Diego, 1988-1992.

Achievements

• Susan Merle Cole has been listed as a noteworthy city official by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Precint committeeperson Democratic party, Spokane, 1982-1984. Volunteer English as Second Language aid City College, San Diego, 1993. Volunteer Aqualink, San Diego, Tijuana, Mexico, since 1991.

Member Data Processing Management Association (board member 1981-1991), National Management Association (president 1982-1983), American Society Public Administration.

Interests

• Avocations: jogging, tennis.

Connections

Married George Arthur Cole, July 3, 1965. Children: Francine Ruth Tageant, Spencer Everett.

Father:

Merlin Everett Bickell

Mother:

Laura Taft (Dean) Bickell

Spouse:

George Arthur Cole

child:

Francine Ruth Tageant Cole

child:

Spencer Everett Cole