In addition to teaching, Janice also has had part time employment working at various swimming pools on the Westside including Westwood Country Club, where she was in charge of teaching Red Cross certified swimming lessons and the lifeguards. She taught baton twirling for many years. She had the privilege or working as a Junior Activities Director on a Cruise ship during school vacations for several years. After that experience she owned a small travel business where she planned and took Senior Citizens on trips in Indiana and adjoining states as well as outings in Indianapolis.

Janice has been a Precinct Committeeman and Ward Chairman in Wayne Township, was Assistant Township Chairman in Pike, and has been a three time delegate to the Indiana State Republican Convention. She is a member of several Republican Clubs serving as Chairman of different committees as well as holding various offices in all of them. She also has volunteered for many campaigns for local, state, and Federal candidates and office holders.

Her past community work included serving on the Division of Equal Opportunity Advisory Board, serving on the Poor Relief Committee in Wayne Township and starting a children’s book program. She also has been a key person in two successful tree plantings along Reed Road. She has helped with several non-profit organizations as well as various neighborhood projects.

Presently she is on three committees of the City-County Council: Public Works, Parks and Recreation, and Metropolitan Development, which she chairs. She also represents the council on the IMAGIS Board and Marion County Council on Aging.