Full Name:
Jerry Alexander Cantrell
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Anna; 3 children: Jesse, Joshua, Christian
Birth Date:
04/30/1955
Birth Place:
Iaeger, WV
Home City:
Suffolk, VA
Religion:
Latter Day Saints
ABD, Political Science, Kent State University, 1988
MS, Political Science, Brigham Young University, 1982
BS, Political Science, Brigham Young University, 1978
No political experience information on file.
Former Staff Assistant, Governor's Council on Economic and Community Development
Coordinator of Student Services, Central Texas College's Atlantic Division Office
Former Staff Assistant, Deputy Director of the Water Resources Division
Former Delegate, Senator Gary Hart
Former Teacher, Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Former Teacher, Troy State University
Former Planner, West Virginia Department of Natural Resources' Water Resource Division
Former Staff Assistant, West Virginia Office of Legislative Services
No organizational membership information on file.
Awards:
High School Citizenship Award
Father's Name:
Alexander Cantrell
Father's Occupation:
Coal Miner and Machinist.
Favorite Actor/Actress:
Gregory Peck
Favorite Athlete:
Bobby Orr
Favorite Author:
Spencer W. Kimball
Favorite Book:
Bible and Book of Mormon.
Favorite Color:
Blue
Favorite Movie:
Gregory Peck . To Kill a Mocking Bird.
Favorite Musician:
Waylon Jennings
Favorite President and Why:
Thomas Jefferson. Helped Americans to believe that all humans have
natural rights.
Favorite Sport:
Soccer.
Favorite TV Shows:
Cheyenne. Clint Walker.
Favorite Type of Music:
Christian and Classic Country.
First Job:
Farm Hand.
Hobbies or Special Talents:
1.Antique Radio and Television Restoration
2.Hobby Gardening.
Mother's Name:
Reathia York
Mother's Occupation:
Housewife.
Name one thing you would most like to do before you die:
Talk before the United Nations.
Names of Grandchildren:
Sloane Cantrell
Number of Grandchildren:
One.
Person Most Want to Meet (Dead or Alive):
Jesus Christ.
Personal Hero and Why:
Jesus Christ . He taught all people that love is the greatest force in the world.
Priority Issues:
1. Children
2. Families
3. Workers Rights
4. Environmental Protections
5. Alternative Energy Production
6. Education
Reason for Seeking Public Office:
To help do what is right and to serve my fellow citizen.
Spouse's Occupation:
Dietary Aide