Retired Math Teacher and Coach
Manager, Family Business
Abilene, Texas
Board Member: 2024 to present
Current and Previous Civic and Volunteer Activities:
Big Country Hall of Fame – Board of Directors
Chisholm Trail Council Executive Board – Scoutmaster
Community Foundation of Abilene – Grant Committee
St. Paul United Methodist Church – Sunday School Teacher, Administrative Board
Center of Contemporary Arts – President, Board of Directors
Born and raised in Abilene, Texas, Carl Childers attended Cooper High School and then made his way down Sayles Boulevard to McMurry. Childers graduated from McMurry University in 1976 and was recognized by Who’s Who Among American Colleges and Universities. He was a member of Alpha Psi Omega, president of the Kiva social club, vice president of McMurry Student Government, Chief McMurry, and also received the Harry Soloday Award.
Childers is a retired math teacher and coach of 30 years and was named teacher of the year and a three-time coach of the year recipient after having helped teams win 12 district championships. Currently, Carl is managing his family business.