TOM RHOADES
President, Board of School Trustees
Tom and his wife, Dayna, have two sons, Evan, a 2011 graduate of Homestead, and Andrew a 2015 graduate of Homestead. Although Tom chose a career in law enforcement, he has remained connected to education. Tom received his Bachelor of Science degree in Social Studies education. He was a D.A.R.E. instructor and trainer during his career in law enforcement, and has coached baseball and basketball for over 10 years. He is committed to education and ensuring that our students are prepared for the future.
Background:
Dean of Students / Assistant Athletic Director Homestead High School, 2007 - 2008
Fort Wayne Police Department, Captain Northeast Quadrant, 1994 - 2007
Plainfield Police Department, 1990 - 1994
FBI National Academy, Session #227, 2006
MSM - Indiana Wesleyan University, 2002
B.S. - University of Indianapolis, 1987
Community Activities:
Lifeline Youth & Family Services, Board Member, 2017-present
Summit & Woodside Basketball Coach, 2005- 2014
Allen County Emergency Management Advisory Board
Greater Fort Wayne Crime Stoppers Advisory Board
Anthis Career Center Criminal Justice Program Advisory Board
AWP/Fort Wayne Cubs Advisory Board
Ivy Tech Criminal Justice Program Advisory Board
American Red Cross of Northeast Indiana Executive Board
Jonathon's Landing Neighborhood Association
Millstone Neighborhood Association, President
Allen County Safe School Commission
Adjunct Professor, Ivy Tech State College
Sonrise at Aboite Youth Team Leader
Contracted Trainer Police Executive Leadership Academy & Public Safety Leadership Institute
Junior Varsity Boys Basketball Coach, Blackhawk Christian School
Township Represented: Aboite Township
Began Serving on Board: January 2015
Current Term Expires: December 31, 2022
Home Address:720 Chestnut Hills Parkway, Fort Wayne, IN 46814
Mobile Phone: 260-417-1937
Email: trhoades@sacs.k12.in.us
Vice President, Board of School Trustees
Brad Mills and his wife, Kimberly, have four children. Bradley '11, Mallory '13, an 8th grade daughter Meghan '21, and Matthew '22 . Brad grew up in Huntington County and Kimberly in Terre Haute, Indiana. After moving several times to follow their careers, they decided to relocate their family to the SACS school district in 1997 before their oldest son entered kindergarten. They enjoy sports and the family has spent much of their free time attending the children's various sporting events. Brad has participated in several triathlons and completed a full Ironman (Wisconsin) in 2013.
Background:
Facilities Engineering Manager, Parkview Huntington Hospital, 2016-Present
Project & Contract Analyst, Parkview Health System, Inc., 2015-2016
Commodities Trader: Self-Employed, North River Capital, OmniSource, NiSource, and CINergy, 1996-2014
MBA - Kelley School of Business, Indiana University - Bloomington, 1992
B.S. Electrical Engineering - Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology - Terre Haute, 1988
Community Activities:
JA Coordinator for Parkview Health System - 2016
Board Member, United Way of Putnam County, 1990-1993
Youth Soccer Coach, 1995-1997
Youth Basketball Coach, 1998-2007
Assistant PAL Football Coach, 2000-2003
Junior Achievement Mentor, 1991-1992
Attends The Chapel
Township Represented: Aboite Township
Began Serving on Board: January 2017
Current Terms Expires: December 31, 2020
Home Address: 15115 Chopine Pass, Roanoke, IN 46783
Cell Phone: (260) 452-4889
Email: bmills@sacs.k12.in.us
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JENNIFER COUCH
Secretary, Board of School Trustees
Jennifer Couch and her husband, Austin, have a son who graduated from Homestead High School in 2008, as well as a daughter who graduated from Homestead High School in 2018. They also have a daughter that currently attends Homestead High School and will graduate in the Class of 2020. Last, but not least, their youngest daughter is an 8th grader at Summit Middle School.
Background:
Haller & Colvin, P.C., Legal Assistant from 1991-2000 and 2015-present;
Darlington Holiday Warehouse, Inventory and Accounts Manager for 10 years;
Secretary of Aboite Girls Basketball League (AGBL) 2013 to present; and
PTC Treasurer of Lafayette Meadows Elementary for 3 years.
Township Represented: Lafayette Township
Began Serving on Board: January 2015
Current Term Expires: December 31, 2022
Home Address: 10715 Azbury Boulevard, Roanoke, IN 46783
Phone: (260) 402-6093
Email: jcouch@sacs.k12.in.us
Member, Board of School Trustees
Township Represented: Lafayette Township
Began Serving on Board: May 2000
Current Term Expires: December 31, 2020
Home Address: 10611 Coopers Hawk Trace, Roanoke, IN 46783
Home Phone: (260) 673-4009
Email: mgilpin@sacs.k12.in.us
MEAGAN MILNE
Member, Board of School Trustees
Meagan Milne and her husband, David Milne (HHS '85), are proud and thankful to have raised two SACS graduates: William (HHS '18) and Catherine (HHS '19). As the daughter of parents in the teaching profession, Ms. Milne has always valued education and been interested in how to help students thrive. A strong supporter of public schools, Ms. Milne has volunteered extensively in both SACS and in Carmel-Clay Schools. After four years as SACS president and in the final year of her second, four-year term, Ms. Milne is excited for the future of SACS.
Background:
Attorney, Indiana Court of Appeals, 1995-2009
Mediator, Civil & Domestic Training, 2012
J.D. - Indiana University Maurer School of Law - Bloomington, 1994
B.S. - University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign, 1991
Community Activities:
SACS Legislative Liaison
SACS Health & Wellness Committee
Homestead High School Parent Club- Scholarship Chair and Awards Committee
Court Appointed Special Advocate for Allen County
Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana, former Board Vice Chair
Chestnut Hills Neighborhood Association Board
Woodside Middle School PTC - Staff Appreciation Chair and PTC Secretary
Aboite Elementary PTC -Straight Donation Fundraising Chair
Allen County SPCA foster
HOPE Spay Neuter and Wellness Clinic Volunteer
Township Represented: At Large
Began Serving on Board: January 2013
Current Term Expires: December 31, 2020
Home Address: 11210 Crosstree Court, Fort Wayne, IN 46814
Home Phone: (317) 341-3520
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