BUCKHANNON — On Tuesday, Jack Reger officially announced his candidacy for Buckhannon City Council. The event was held at A Governor’s Inn, which is a prominent local business owned by Reger and his wife Charla. In his address, Reger began by expressing his experience working in administrative positions and how his qualifications could be utilized to benefit Buckhannon.
“As a resident, business owner, Chief Financial Officer for Monco Constructors, Inc., and former Assistant Superintendent of Schools of Upshur County, I bring a wide array of knowledge and experience that I believe will be beneficial to our local city government and primarily the citizens of Buckhannon,” Reger continued, “I have spent a lifetime serving others and desire to serve the citizens of Buckhannon as we work to move our community forward and provide new opportunities for our children and grandchildren.”
Reger is a 1976 graduate of Buckhannon-Upshur High School. He received his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from West Virginia University and attended several other colleges and universities where he received additional endorsements and certificates. He also served in education for 38 years working as a classroom teacher, principal, director, and assistant superintendent. He retired from education on July 1, 2018. Since his retirement from education, he has worked as the Chief Financial Officer for Monco Constructors, Incorporated.