NAME: John Gahan

AGE: 77

PLACE OF BIRTH: Perryville, Mo.

SPOUSE, CHILDREN'S NAMES:

Spouse: Debbie Gahan

Children: Michael Gahan, Jack Gahan, Patrick Gahan, Brigid Megee

OCCUPATION: Retired VD investigator

EMPLOYER:

U.S. government, Public Health Service

BUSINESSES OWNED, ALL OR PART: None

PREVIOUS OFFICES HELD OR SOUGHT:

Incumbent, Perry County Health Department Board of Directors; I also currently am a member of the Board of Directors of the the Perry County Senior Service Center and a current member of St. Vincent de Paul Parish Council

WHAT IN YOUR BACKGROUND OR EDUCATION MAKES YOU QUALIFIED FOR THIS OFFICE?:

I have a total of 37 years experience in the field of public health -- 30 as a retired VD investigator with the U.S. government and seven as a member of the Perry County Health Department Board of Trustees, where I also serve as chief financial officer.