Tamiko Mueller Bio:

• Tamiko Mueller is an U.S. Army Veteran. In addition, Mrs. Mueller continues to serve our country as a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve, currently working for the Selective Service System, Region II. 
•  She has served over ten years in the Illinois National Guard. LTC Mueller has over 25 years of service with the United States Army and has served on 2 different tours of duty in the Middle East, stationed in Kuwait and in Egypt.
• Tamiko Mueller is the Broker/Owner of Exit Realty New BeginningZ of Carbondale/Murphysboro  Illinois and works as a real estate advisor and consultant to her clients, as a licensed Realtor and Designated Managing Broker.
• Mrs. Mueller received her B.A. in Political Science from SIUC. Additionally, she minored in Military Science.  Mrs. Mueller received a Double Master’s Degree in Workforce Education & Public Administration.
• Mrs. Mueller currently serves as an elected official on Jackson County board. She is a board member of Jackson Growth Alliance to increase economic development in Jackson County. Mrs. Mueller has worked in Jackson County and throughout Southern Illinois to increase economic development and home ownership.
• Mrs. Mueller has been married for over 20 years and have lived and worked in the community almost 30 years. Mrs. Mueller started a not-for-profit organization “Amazing Sun Rise” created for community well-being, community engagement and community assistance to our homeless Veterans that are disabled and returning citizens.