Aaron Ardene Ardene Atkins

Background

Atkins, Aaron Ardene was born on July 17, 1960 in Du Quoin, Illinois, United States. Son of Thornton A. and Venita Lee (Thornton) Atkins.

Education

Southern Illinois University (Bachelor of Arts). Southern Illinois University (Juris Doctor).

Career

Partner, Miller & Atkins, Du Quoin, 1985-1987; private practice, Du Quoin, since 1987. City attorney City of Du Quoin, Illinois. Village attorney Village Dowell, Illinois.

Attorney Consolidated Public Water District, Perry County Housing Authority, since 1995.

Achievements

• Bar: Illinois 1985, United States District Court (southern district) Illinois 1986.

Membership

Board of directors Boys Club, Du Quoin, 1986-1987, United Way, Du Quoin, 1987-1994. Consultant Sacred Heart Endowment Fund, Du Quoin, 1987-1994. Active in Sacred Heart Parish Council, 1987-1994, organist, since 1974.

Member Illinois State Bar Association, Perry County Bar Association (secretary-treasurer since 1995), Du Quoin Business Association, Knights of Columbus (4th degree), Elks (organist Du Quoin club 1992-1994).

Interests

• Avocation: antiques.

Connections

Father:

Thornton A. Atkins

Mother:

Venita Lee (Thornton) Atkins