Candidate Profile: John Bearden
- Chris Bearden
Chris Bearden, 47, grew up in Tama and attended South Tama Schools. He graduated in 1979. After graduation, Chris began working with Packaging Corporation of America. The plant was subsequently sold and is now Caraustar Industries. Chris has been a member of United Steelworkers Local 743 since he started his job. He has served the union as president, vice president and recording secretary.
On Aug. 14, 1982, Chris married Diane Marie White. Diane grew up on a family farm, where Chris now helps with the planting and harvesting of the crops. The couple have four children: Hannah, 21; Savannah, 17; Noah, 13; and Jonah, 9. (more…)