Jimmie Tail:
CLASS OF 1974
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Kimberly High SchoolClass of 1974
Kimberly, ID
Seattle University - Albers School of BusinessClass of 2007
Seattle, WA
Harvard University - Kennedy School of GovernmentClass of 1989
Cambridge, MA
Jimmie's Story
Jimmie is from Tacoma, Washington. Jimmie's schools include Kimberly High School., University of Oklahoma, BA in Comparative Literature, Kennedy School of Government Harvard University, MPA in Economics and Public Policy, and Seattle University, MSF Master of Science in Finance.
After leaving Kimberly High for the wonderful world beyond, I primarily and initially pursed completing my educational dreams. And to a very large extent each of my goals was accomplished. I graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a BA in Comparative Literature.
I fell so in love with English study, and I started to pursue a PhD in English at the University of Virginia (UVA). My ambitions were very high, and I applied to the number 1 rated school for the study of English. UVA was an incredible place to study with the very best English professors in residence. UVA was considered a Public Ivy League school where the students used to wear coats and ties. When the teaching ended at the semester, the professors were applauded. It is one of my favorite learning experiences.
In my drive to gain a broader and useful knowledge base, I applied to the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard. I was accepted and received a first-rate economics and public policy education. The MPA was always very useful during my 30-year career in working for and with Tribal governments across the US.
In my focused effort to ever gain more skills, I went to Seattle University where I earned a Master of Science in Finance, (MSF). I achieved this goal while working for a secondary market operator in Minneapolis, MN. It was back-breaking work to work full time and to earn the degree in 3 years. I always was and looke...Expand for more
d exhausted. Again the finance education allowed me to achieve stellar results in tribal real estate finance.
I have been married for 35 years. I met Elizabeth while attending KSG at Harvard University. Elizabeth and I have a daughter named Asia Marie Tail. Asia is now 27 years old. Asia is a classically trained painter, graduating from Cooper Union University in New York City earning a BFA. She has worked at the Tacoma Art Museum as a curator. Asia recently took a half-time job at the Tacoma Municipal Arts program in order to spend more time with her artwork.
Volunteer/Awards
Received KHS Senior Award for Best Athlete for Four Years
Co-Chairman of the Endowment Trust Fund for AFGE 222 2007-2014
Appointed to serve as an Endowment Fund Trustee to guide investments and authorize expenditures for AFGE 222 arbitration costs and training.
Recipient of the Seattle Federal Executive Board Award for Public Service Recognition, May 6, 2009. The Award was given for Service as a Region 10 Safety and Hazards Committee member. The Committee assignment developed a Safety and Hazards Plan for Region 10 Facilities. Safety and Hazard Committee members demonstrated their commitment to public service through achieving excellence in the Plan.
Faculty Member 1996 Washington Association for Community Economic Development Academy, Business Development Track
Received a Joel Loef Fellowship for the Study of Reservation Economic Development Potential, 1988
Recipient of the Outstanding Young Men in America (Award) 1987
The Award given in recognition of outstanding ability, accomplishments, and service to the community.
Retired from HUD at age 55.
I am now engaged in writing my Memoir.
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