My name is Lonnell Poole. I am a graduate of Bloom Township High School. I also have a degree from Middle Tennessee State University (BS) and Governor State University (MA). While in high school, I was state champion and record holder in the 180 yard low hurdles. With my performance at state, I was named All American. In college, I was conference champion and NCAA National qualifier.

My teaching career was spent at Bloom High School where I coached for 28 years. I have been a track and cross country official for 17 years. During this time, I have been a sectional official as a head or assistant starter and also meet referee. At the state cross country meet, I have served a marshall, assistant and head referee, and 3A boys starter.When I am not a part of the horizontal jump crew, I have served as a starter several times along with being assistant and head referee. I have also worked as assistant conflicts referee.