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BACKGROUND

Born in Mishawaka, Indiana, Jo was raised by two parents who are still married (living in Pensacola, Florida) and is the oldest of five children. She was raised as a military dependent traveling and attending schools in Japan, Germany, Turkey, Cuba, Washington, D.C., Pensacola, Florida and Honolulu, Hawaii. Jo also worked for Navy Security for 2 years while in Washington, D.C. which required a top-secret clearance with Navy Intelligence.
Photos compliments of Brent Miller
  • Wife of successful AFLAC Agent, Dan Blacketor who is dedicated to community service through his Church volunteerism and his commitment to Habitat for Humanity, Hope Rescue Mission and Feed the Children;
  • Mother of two (2) married daughters (Shannon Papp and Ginger Chrapliwy) who attended and graduated from South Bend schools;
  • Grandmother of one (1) granddaughter, Mackenzie Chrapliwy;
  • Committed, supportive member of Granger Community Church
  • Member of Congressman Chris Chocola’s Education Advisory Committee
  • South Bend Community School Corporation, At-Large School Board member for 2-terms (1997 to 2004)
  • Member of St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce
  • Current board member Teens Achieving Community Through Training (TACTT, Inc.)
  • Current “Step Ahead” organization - Educare Committee member
  • Current board member of local “Healthy Communities Initiative
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work with Associates in Preschool Education
  • Work history - worked for 10 years in Advertising and 10 years at the University of Notre Dame with Graduate students
  • I am currently a licensed AFLAC Agent with offices located in South Bend

We also have fun as a family...

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