Occupation: Self Employed

Occupational Background: Madras Paint & Glass Inc., 1989 to Present

Educational Background: Decatur High School; C.O.C.C. Small Business Development Course

Prior Governmental Experience: Jefferson County Budget Committee; Madras Urban Renewal Task Force; Madras, Jefferson County Airport Industrial Site Committee.

Prior Community Experience: President Madras, Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce; Past Board Member Collage of Culture; Past Board Member Jefferson County Little League; Umpire Youth Baseball and Softball.

Family:
Wayne lives in Madras with his wife Carolyn, and sons Tyler and Ian. Carolyn volunteers as a member of the Madras Redevelopment Commission and is currently employed as a property manager. Tyler is a senior at Madras High School, and is the Battalion Commander of the J. R. O. T. C. program. Tyler has enlisted in the U. S. Army and begins his service in August 2008. Ian is in the sixth grade and likes to skateboard, shoot hoops and catch bigger fish than his dad.

Dear Friends:

Wayne Fording is a successful business owner and common sense leader who is highly respected by his community. Wayne possesses good leadership skills and works well with other community leaders. This is why people throughout Jefferson County have come to Wayne asking him to run again for Jefferson County Commissioner. Remember Wayne Fording is a get it done, common sense type of person.

TO THE VOTERS OF JEFFERSON COUNTY:
I promise to be hard working and fair. I will always be conservative when forecasting revenues and equally conservative with the county budgets. I will be professional and respectful with staff and other elected officials. I will work with all citizens and work to represent all areas of Jefferson County. In closing I ask for your vote.

Sincerely,

Wayne Fording

A vote for Wayne Fording will help provide effective leadership for Jefferson County.

(This information furnished by Wayne Fording.)