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The Southwest School Corporation Board of Education members are elected to serve as leaders
and advocates for public education and student achievement.
School Board 2019
Jerry Wilson, President
Barbara Rotramel, Vice President
Jon Bobbitt, Secretary
Mitzie Badger, Member
Mike Eslinger, Member

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Jerry Wilson

JERRY WILSON
President
Mr. Wilson currently serves as the President of the SWSC Board of Education. He has dedicated 20 years to serving the Southwest School Corporation as a board member.

BIO:
Crop Adjuster for NAU
Farmer
USPS, retired

EDUCATION:
Sullivan High School

MILITARY SERVICE:
United States Air Force, 1969-1973
Aircraft Mechanic

HOBBIES:
IU athletics, gardening, and Disney family vacations

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
Sullivan First Christian Church

FAMILY:
Wife: Claudia
Daughters: Jill Nichols (Steve) and Kyla Nichols (Ben)
Grandchildren: Shaelie, Braedon, Nora and Wilson

“I appreciate the opportunity to work with a fantastic team of administrators, faculty and staff who strive to provide the absolute best education for our students," said Mr. Wilson. "I truly believe the SWSC slogan, 'We are the Best. We are Southwest!"

BARBARA ROTRAMEL
Vice President
Mrs. Rotramel currently serves as the Vice President of the SWSC board of education. She also has served as an Indiana School Boards Association (ISBA) Delegate and as a member of the Nominations committee.

BIO:
Retired Teacher, Southwest School Corporation

EDUCATION:
Sullivan High School
B.S. and M.S. in Music and Art; Minor in Social Studies
Indiana State University
Administration Principal Licenses in Elementary Education (K-6)
and Secondary Education (7-12)

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
Carlisle Lions Club;
ISTA-Retired of Sullivan/Knox County Chapter

HOBBIES:
Traveling, reading, working in flower garden, working with alpacas

FAMILY:
Husband: Mike Rotramel
Daughter: Heather Rotramel-Wall
Granddaughter: Mayzee Wall

"Serving on the board gives me an opportunity to help improve public education for every student. The staff at SWSC is passionate and diligent in providing the best education to every student."

JON BOBBITT
Secretary
Mr. Bobbitt serves as the secretary for the Board of Education. He brings many years of experience and expertise in management and leadership to the Board.

BIO:
Senior HR Business Partner, Hoosier Energy
Vice President Mortgage Lending, First Financial Bank (Sullivan) 2000-2011
Executive Director, YMCA 1997-2000

EDUCATION:
Sullivan High School, 1987
B.S., Business Management, Indiana State University
PHR (Professional in Human Resources)
SHRM–CP (SHRM Certified Professional)
Indiana University Kelley School of Business Executive Leadership Certificate
Bell Leadership Facilitator, Bell Leadership Institute, University of North Carolina

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
Sullivan Jr. High Volleyball Coach
Cutshot Volleyball Club Director & Coach
United Way Chairman Sullivan County
Sullivan Baseball League Board of Directors (Past President)
Sullivan Rotary Club (Past President)
Crossroads Community Church Children’s Ministry Volunteer

HOBBIES:
Boating, golfing, hunting, and fishing

FAMILY:
Spouse: Katie
Children: Austin, Ryli, Sean and Drew

“I enjoy being a part of the board and trying to do what I can to make a difference in the lives of the children and families of Sullivan. Sullivan is home and is a fantastic place to grow up and has so much to offer children as far as learning and development.”

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