Dean Berkland - 1st Ward

Education:
High School, Perry Community Schools, Perry, Iowa,
93 Credits at Iowa State University, Art
Certifications- AA at NEC for electric systems, Pool Certification, Asbestos Awareness

Length of time you have lived in Perry:  
Moved here in Sixth Grade, away for three years during college and one year while living in Denver, Colorado

Business/Career:  
Oscar Meyer (17 Years), Woodward State Hospital (3 Years), Perry Community Schools (7 Years), Boone Community Schools (19 Years)

Family:
Happily married to my lovely wife Pam for 39 plus years. Have two sons, Matthew and Marcus. Two Grandchildren, Evelyn-2 and Jude-10 months with one more due in August of 2016.

Hobbies/Civic Organizations/Other Board Positions: Served on the Perry Community School District Board for six years, Iowa Schools Buildings and Grounds Association President for five years (Board member for 23 years), AEA 11 Custodial Supply Board member for eight years.

Hobbies: 
Anything outside! Enjoy canoeing, fishing, hiking, mountain climbing, biking. Also enjoy building street rods and restoring antique cars and motorcycles.

Contact Information:                
Home Address:      1811 Iowa Street, Perry IA  50220        
Home Phone: (515) 465-2723    

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