Jack Lanier

I began my career after graduating from college at Tennessee Tech in 1972, where I attended on an athletic scholarship (Track and Cross-Country) setting the Tennessee Tech track record in the 800 meter run, and winning the Ohio Valley Conference 800 meter run in 1970 and 1971, later competing Internationally while serving in the U.S. Air Force in Europe.

I served during the Viet Nam War and have served three tours in the Middle East during The Global War on Terror earning the Unit Meritorious Svc. Award for Valor. Those I supervised were the true brave ones, as I was the mere supervisor. I was just privileged to wear the award along with them.

In 2012, I retired from the City of Longview, serving combined hours with the Longview Fire and Police Departments, last serving as a Police Sergeant. I retired from the U.S. Air Force Active Reserve in 2009 with 32 years combined active duty and reserve. Currently, I serve as Northeast Texas Regional Director of the Texas Police Association, and as 3rd District Vice Commander of the American Legion, Department of Texas, where I serve on the Legislative Committee and as liaison to the 115th U.S. Congress.

Was fortunate to have also been a college instructor/Coordinator in both the East Texas Police and Fire Academies, and also instructed Isshyn Ryu Karate at Kilgore College while working for the City of Longview.

I wouldn't know where to start!!