Jennifer Shumate along with her husband, three daughters, and three dogs moved to Cooke County in the Spring of 2019 and instantly fell in love with Gainesville and the entire community. Since her arrival in the area she has been looking for her opportunity to serve and promote the community. Jennifer has an associates degree from North Central Texas College and is continuing her education perusing a bachelors with a major in public administration and a minor in marketing from Stephen F. Austin University. She has a strong back ground in municipal civic engagement and planning community events.