Ronald and Beveryl Hahs
T. Ronald Hahs graduated from Southeast Missouri State University in 1964 with a Bachelor of Science in Education, majoring in speech and math. He was active in intercollegiate debate and oratory and was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha, Pi Kappa Delta, Phi Mu Alpha and the Golden Eagles Marching Band. After spending a year as a teacher of math and speech and debate coach at Jackson High School, Ron began his career as a Financial Representative with Northwestern Mutual. He spent 34 years as a Managing Director. IN addition, he taught Principles of Insurance for 34 years in the Harrison College of Business at Southeast. Ron remains active as a Financial Representative in addition to Rotary, Southeast Missouri University Foundation Board of Directors, SoutheastHEALTH Board, and as a Sunday school teacher and choir member at Centenary United Methodist Church.
Beverly Hahs grew up in Jackson, Missouri, and attended Jackson Public Schools before graduating from Southeast Missouri State University with a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education. She majored in English and minored in Library Science. She was employed as a librarian at Scott City High School following graduation. Other career opportunities have included manager of The Galleria Antique Store and director of a 13-county educational program for special needs students and scouts through the Boy Scouts of America. Currently, Beverly is a freelance historical writer for the Cash Book Journal newspaper located in Jackson, Missouri. In additions, she has served as a board member of the Cape River Heritage Museum of Cape Girardeau since 1984. She was past president and member of the Rose Hills Garden Club, member, choir member, and Church Archival co-chair of Centenary United Methodist Church, member of PEO Chapter CI, and Ya-Ya Book Club.
The Hahs have four children: Brian (Julie) Hahs of Jackson, Missouri; Christy (Mike) Flannery of Raleigh, North Carolina; Lance (Nancy) Moll of Dallas, Texas; and, Bethany (Jason) Taylor of Overland Park, Kansas. They are the proud grandparents of 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.