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City of Bel Aire

Bel Aire, Growing with You


 

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; 2009

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)744-2313

Email: cmarlier@belaireks.gov

Year Elected to Office: 1999; 2003; 2007

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 ; 2009

Experience on Other Boards: Ladies Missionary Fellowship; PTA; AWANA Board Member; precinct committee woman

Education: Associate in Business Administration, B.A. in Religious Education, M.R.E. in Religious Education

Current Employment: Sunrise Christian Academy, Teacher and 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 this my second time on the City Council.


Council Member & President David Austin

Phone: (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 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