Ronald W. French seeks reelection for Blount County Commission, District
9 Seat A.
Ron French is married to former Gail Mcmurray. They have two children: Jackie, 21, who is a junior at Maryville College, studying to become a math teacher and Russell, 17, a senior at Heritage High School who plans to attend Carson Newman College in the fall.
French is owner and operator of Seymour Hardware since July, 1985. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Health from East Tennessee State University, 1971. He severed 4 years in United States Army, as an Environmental Science Officer and as Chief, Environmental Health Office from April, 1972 to May, 1976.
Among his many associations with organizations, French is a former Board of Director (BOD) member, Seymour Optimist Club and the Seymour Business and
Professional Assn. A former officer of Seymour Breakfast Rotary Club and is currently serving as vice-chairman BOD, Seymour Volunteer Fire Dept.
French is a member of Blount County Commission, and serves on Intergovernmental Committee and Risk Management and Insurance Committee and is a former member of the Education Committee.
French states that, “In my original bid for Blount County Commission, members of the community said we’ve never had a representative from this end of the County. It was then and is now, at their request, that I am seeking reelection for the office of Blount County Commissioner, District 9, Seat A. I feel that the experiences I’ve gained (1) as an officer and department head in the military, responsible for the creation and maintenance of various environmental and safety programs, (2) as a member and officer in the various community organizations in which I’ve been fortunate to serve, (3) as a business owner and operator in the community for the past 17 years and (4) as a Blount County Commissioner for the last four years have qualified me to seek reelection for this office.” French goes on to say, “I am very appreciative and honored to have served not only the citizens of my community but also the people of Blount County these last four years. I want to thank all those who have supported me in the past and hope for your continued support in the future. I think together we can continue to make Blount County one of the top counties in the state in which to reside. With your help we can continue to enjoy the quality of life we have as Blount County citizens.”

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