Mayor Harold SmithPhone: (316) 744-2650
Email: hsmith@belaireks.gov
Year Elected to Office: 2007
Experience on Other Boards: City Council (1985-89), Planning Commission (1989-90), City Council (1990-91), Mayor (1991-98)
Education: B.S. Business Administration (Accounting and Economics)
Current Employment: Mayor, Retired Vice President of Lending, Wichita Federal Savings and Loan
Family: Wife Carolyn, two Sons Mike & Matt
Council Member Dr. Gary Breault
Phone: (316) 744-0560
Email: gbreault@belaireks.gov
Year Elected to Office: 2005
Experience on Other Boards: None
Education: A.A. in Computer Science, B.A. Animal Science, D.V.M. from Kansas State University
Current Employment: Veterinarian/Owner Heartland Animal Hospital
Family: Wife Julie, two Daughters Ava & Sydney
About the Council Member: My family and I live and work in Bel Aire. I have owned Heartland Animal Hospital on Woodlawn since 2000. My wife and brother, Dr Bill Breault, also work at the veterinary hospital as well. We are truly a family owned and run business. I have a pretty diverse education. My first career was as welder. I later worked as a computer programmer before pursing my true passion, which is veterinary medicine.
Council Member Carolyn MarlierPhone: (316)744-23 Email: cmarlier@belaireks.gov
Year Elected to Office: 1999
Experience on Other Boards: None
Education: B.S. in Secondary Education, M.A. in Adult Consumer Family Sciences
Current Employment: : Retired USD 259, Part-time at Baby Waves
Family: Son Craig, Daughter Cathy
About the Council Member: I have lived in Bel Aire 43 years and served on committee to incorporate Bel Aire.
Council Member Peggy Sue O'Donnell
Phone: (316) 744-0250
Email: podonnell@belaireks.gov
Year Elected to Office: April 2005
Experience on Other Boards: Ladies Missionary Fellowship; PTA; AWANA Board Member; precinct committee woman
Education: B.A. in Religious Education, M.R.E. in Religious Education
Current Employment: Sunrise Christian Academy, Teacher and Vice Principal of Precept
Family: Husband, Dr. Michael O'Donnell, Daughter Stephanie, two Sons Michael and Tyler.
About the Council Member: I moved to Bel Aire in 1996 from Haysville. I have lived here since and am a first time Council Member.
Council Member David AustinPhone: (316) 744-8197
Email: daustin@belaireks.gov
Year Elected to Office: 2009
Experience on Other Boards: Co-chairman Bel Aire Economic Advisory Council; Wichita Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors member; Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), Kansas chapter - Board of Directors member, past president.
Education: B.A. in Communication Arts; Current Graduate Student
Current Employment: Manager of Public Relations and Special Events at Envision
Family: Wife Keturah, Daughter Jessica
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Council Member & President David Sly
Phone: (316) 204-5574
Email: dsly@belaireks.gov
Year Elected to Office: 2007
Experience on Other Boards: 2 years on Planning & Zoning Commission (2005-07)
Education: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, M.S. in Systems Engineering
Current Employment: Boeing Integrated Defense Systems, Wichita
Family: Wife Jamie, two Sons Cameron & Christian
7651 E Central Park Ave