Background

Balkema, Alan was born on November 29, 1948 in Lafayette, Indiana, United States. Son of William Johnson and Mary Alice (Weiderhaft) Balkema.

Education

Bachelor in English, Indiana University, 1972.

Career

Grants analyst, unites states department Education, Washington, 1978-1982; peace activist, 20/20 Vision and Freeze, Washington and Jackson, Wisconsin, since 1982; organic farmer, BlackJack Farm, Jackson, since 1984; co-owner, Monalco, Inc., Jackson, since 1988.

Achievements

• Alan Balkema has been listed as a noteworthy business owner by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

With United States Air Force, 1967-1971.

Connections

Married Monica Dignam, July 2, 1977.

Father:

William Johnson Balkema

Mother:

Mary Alice (Weiderhaft) Balkema

Spouse:

Monica Dignam