Jeannie Deakyne

Jeannie Deakyne

Nonpartisan

Tarrant County College District Board of Trustees District 3

Tenure

2021 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

4

Predecessor: Diane Patrick

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Elections and appointments

Last election

May 1, 2021

Education

Bachelor's

University of Texas, Arlington, 1998

Graduate

University of Texas, Arlington, 2011

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Army

Years of service

1998 - 2011

Personal

Profession

Vice President of Operations, National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation

Contact

Campaign website

Jeannie Deakyne is a member of the Tarrant County College District Board of Trustees in Texas, representing District 3. She assumed office on May 20, 2021. Her current term ends in 2027.

Deakyne ran for election to the Tarrant County College District Board of Trustees to represent District 3 in Texas. She won in the general election on May 1, 2021.

Deakyne completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Deakyne earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at Arlington in 1998 and a master's degree from the University of Texas at Arlington in 2011. She served in the United States Army from 1998 to 2011. Her career experience includes working as the vice president of operations at the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation.

Elections

2021

See also: Municipal elections in Tarrant County, Texas (2021)

General election

General election for Tarrant County College District Board of Trustees District 3

Jeannie Deakyne defeated Stephen Chacko in the general election for Tarrant County College District Board of Trustees District 3 on May 1, 2021.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jeannie Deakyne (Nonpartisan)	74.5	11,048
	Submit photo	Stephen Chacko (Nonpartisan)	25.5	3,775

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 14,823
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Campaign themes

2021

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Champion for Education & Access. Community Builder. Combat Veteran. I was inspired to be all of this and more as a product of Texas public schools. As the daughter of two life-long educators, my roots are planted firmly in our Tarrant County educational community. My professional and volunteer experiences have impacted all levels of education – from local, district, and state level service supporting our PreK-12 learners, to teaching college students and providing career development opportunities to faculty and staff at UT Arlington, to creating partnerships between DFW-area business and world-class business faculty at TCU.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Responsible Board oversight of the $825 million bond passed by Tarrant County voters in 2019. With over a decade of experience of planning and oversight of the Arlington ISD’s 2009, 2014, and 2019 bonds, I have the know-how needed to ensure that voters’ tax dollars will equip facilities, create workforce solutions, and deliver innovative programs accessible by all learners throughout the Tarrant County College District.

• Support economic development incentives and career training programs which produce high paying jobs in Tarrant County and in Texas.
• Encourage partnerships with ISDs that support rigorous dual credit courses, early college high schools, and advanced placement testing to reduce the number of credit hours that must be completed after high school to make college more affordable.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Jeannie Deakyne currently serves as the Vice President of Operations for the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation. Over the span of more than two decades, Jeannie has demonstrated that she is a leader who understands that the best results are achieved through inclusive teamwork and mission-driven purpose. She is a strategic problem-solver who uses community engagement, operational excellence, internal and external communications, and board development to drive success.

With a background in Higher Education, her previous roles include Director of Executive Education at Texas Christian University’s Neeley School of Business, Director of Faculty and Staff Learning and Development at the University of Texas at Arlington, and as an Assistant Professor of Military Science. She has extensive experience in workforce development, faculty and staff appointments, and military and veterans affairs.

Jeannie served as a United States Army officer for 12 years and was twice deployed with the First Cavalry Division in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

With more than 10 years of volunteer service to the Arlington Independent School District, Jeannie has served as co-chair of the AISD 2019 Capital Needs Steering Committee, chair of the AISD 2009 Citizens Bond Oversight Committee, and multiple terms on the district’s Financial Futures Committee. Jeannie was named the Inaugural recipient of the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce Women’s Alliance Rising Star Award.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Jeannie served as a United States Army officer for 12 years and was twice deployed with the First Cavalry Division in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Highlights of her assignments include Company Commander for all Army forces at the Baghdad International Airport, Chief Personnel Officer for the Division’s Air Combat Brigade, and Operations Officer for the personnel, postal, and casualty operations unit for Iraq and Kuwait.

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

The Board of Trustees is the governing body for Tarrant County College. It is comprised of 7 members who are elected by the voters of Tarrant County.

It provides final approval for District policies, budget, faculty and staff appointments, construction, and for all other matters of District development and operation. It also has the power to levy taxes for the construction of physical facilities and for District operation within the authority granted to it by state law and the voters of the District.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

As the daughter of two life-long educators, and a native of Arlington, my roots are planted firmly in our Tarrant County educational community. My professional and volunteer experiences have impacted all levels of education– from local, district, and state level support to our PreK12 learners, to teaching college students and providing career development opportunities for faculty and staff at UT Arlington, to creating partnerships between DFW-area business and world-class business faculty at TCU.

With over a decade of experience in the oversight of the Arlington ISD’s 2009, 2014, and 2019 bonds, I have the know-how needed to ensure that Tarrant County’s tax dollars will equip facilities, create workforce solutions, and deliver innovative programs accessible by all learners throughout the Tarrant County College District.

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