Les Cochran

As a public educator for 38 years Les brings a wealth of experience to the county school board. He's managed a $100 million university budget, raised over $300 million, served on community boards, worked cooperatively with unions, made corporate decisions and guided strategic planning. He's reallocated resources to improve quality and is committed to working with the superintendent to move the district into the top ten in the state.

Lin and Les
Les and Lin

SELECT LEADERSHIP ROLES:

  • President, Youngstown State University
  • Provost, Southeast Missouri State University
  • Vice Provost, Dean and Professor, Central Michigan University
  • Instructor, Wayne State University
  • Teacher, Detroit Public Schools

St. Louis Fan Les is a HUGE Cardinal fan!

RECENT ACTIVITY:

  • Business People United for Political Action
  • San Carlos Parkl Civic Association
  • Lee County Local Planning Agency (20067-2008)

BACKGROUND:

  • Raised on a farm in Indiana
  • Completed college with honors
  • Tried out with Minnesota Twins
  • Earned Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts, and Doctorate in Education
  • Provided thirty years of public administration leadership
  • Married for thirty-three years, three children, and seven grandchildren

Lin and Les
Mom, Les, Lin and family



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