Caroline Wood

Caroline Wood is a 15 year US Air Force highly decorated Air Traffic Controller. As Technical Sergeant Caroline Wood went through her career, she earned 12 years of leadership, 7 years of supervision, 5 years of management, and 3 years directorate experience. You can find out more about her medals and decorations at linkedin.

She married her husband Russ Wood 12 years ago while stationed at Luke Air Force Base AZ. He was born and raised in Mankato and graduated from West High School. He retired in January after 21 years active duty. Caroline and Russ are both happy to finally call Mankato their home.

Caroline did serve as Mankato Farmers' Market Manager in 2010 and 2011. Now she has started a new integrative therapies business called Inspired Aging, LLC. She enjoyes helping people age well with evidence based services such as yoga, reiki, pet therapy, fitness, nutrition, and essential oils. She has 2 classes remaining to complete an MS degree in Gerontology in 2013. During her graduate studies Caroline completed internships at Iowa's Southwest 8 Area Agency on Aging and Hillcrest Nursing home in recreation therapy. Russ has stepped into NAPA Mankato as Manager.

Caroline's committment to service, individual, and community quality of life has motivated her to continue public service by seeking voters support as Commissioner District 3 of Blue Earth County, Minnesota. If you wish to learn more visit her campaign site at www.carolinewood.info. Here you will find more about her volunteer efforts, employment experience, and love of service.