McKiernan joins fellow commissioners Angela Markley and Ann Murguia in running for another term.
Below is biographical information about McKiernan, courtesy of the Unified Government's Website.
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Education:
- Graduate of Bishop Ward High School, 1974
- Attended Donnelly College, 1974-1976
- B.S., Journalism, University of Kansas, 1978
- Attended Kansas City, Kansas Community College, 1981-1983
- B.S., Physical Therapy, University of Kansas Medical Center, 1985
- Ph.D., Physiology, University of Kansas Medical Center, 1998
- Self-employed voiceover artist
- Member of Cathedral of St. Peter Parish Finance Council. 1995 - 2011
- Volunteer technology coordinator/network administrator - Cathedral of St. Peter Church/School, 1996 - 2011
- Game P.A. announcer, Bishop Ward High School: baseball; football; boys soccer; boys basketball; girls basketball. 1997 - present
- Cantor and member, Cathedral of St. Peter parish contemporary music group. 2000 – present.
- Volunteer reader. Audio Reader, Lawrence, KS. 2006 – present
- Community Housing of Wyandotte County. Board of Directors. 2010 - 2011
- Master of Ceremonies, “Cyclone Night” athletics/activities fundraiser, Bishop Ward High School. 2008 - 2010
- Master of Ceremonies, “Go OnWard” annual fundraising auction, Bishop Ward High School. 2008 - 2013
- Master of Ceremonies, “Hall of Fame Induction Dinner & Celebration”, Bishop Ward High School. 2008- 2013
- Master of Ceremonies, “Evening Under the Stars”, Community Housing of Wyandotte County. 2010
- Master of Ceremonies. “Evening Under the Stars” (centennial celebration weekend), Rockhurst University. 2010
- Master of Ceremonies, “Center Circle Award Ceremony”, Community Housing of Wyandotte County. 2012-2013
- Employee Benefit Committee
- Neighborhood Housing Task Force
- Advisory Panel - Unified Government/Hollywood Casino Charitable Fund
- Neighborhood & Community Development Standing Committee
- Economic Development & Finance Standing Committee
Recognition/Awards:
- Outstanding Physical Therapy Faculty, Rockhurst University. 2007, 2011, 2013
- High School P.A. Announcer of the Year, National Association of Sports Public Address Announcers. 2011
- Outstanding Physical Therapy Faculty, University of Kansas Medical Center. 1991, 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2002
- Chancellor's Award for Outstanding Classroom Teaching, University of Kansas. 2000
- Distinguished Service Award, Kansas Physical Therapy Association. 1998
- Stata Norton Distinguished Teaching Award, University of Kansas Medical Center. 1995
