Maggie Kernan
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Maggie Kernan | |
|---|---|
_(cropped).jpg) | |
| First Lady of Indiana | |
| In role September 13, 2003 – January 10, 2005 | |
| Governor | Joe E. Kernan |
| Preceded by | Judy O'Bannon |
| Succeeded by | Cheri Daniels |
| Second Lady of Indiana | |
| In role January 13, 1997 – September 13, 2003 | |
| Governor | Frank O'Bannon |
| Preceded by | Judy O'Bannon |
| Succeeded by | Steve Skillman (Second Gentleman; 2005) |
| First Lady of South Bend, Indiana | |
| In office January 3, 1988 – January 3, 1997 | |
| Succeeded by | Peg Luecke |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 14, 1946 |
| Spouse | Joe E. Kernan |
| Education | Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN |
| Profession | Vice President, 1st Source Bank |
Maggie McCullough Kernan (born June 14, 1946) is a former First Lady of the State of Indiana, having served in that role from September 13, 2003, to January 10, 2005, during the administration of her husband Governor Joe Kernan. Prior to her time as First Lady, Kernan worked as an executive at 1st Source bank and was active in numerous community initiatives in her hometown of South Bend, Indiana.
For years Kernan was a volunteer with Dream Team for Unity, a mentoring program for students in the South Bend Public Schools system. Believing strongly in the impact of mentorship on the lives of youth, as First Lady she launched a statewide effort to recruit mentors for seventh graders in Indiana's schools.[1] Kernan also oversaw the conclusion of the $1.2 million privately funded renovation of the Indiana Governor's Residence to make it accessible for people with disabilities, a renovation started by her predecessor Judy O'Bannon.[2][3]
