Background
Drake, Charlene was born on August 8, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Charles LeRoy and Catherine Drake.
Drake, Charlene was born on August 8, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Charles LeRoy and Catherine Drake.
Bachelor of Science, Northern Illinois University, 1974.
Executive secretary Village of Robbins, Illinois, 1974-1977, assistant treasurer, 1978-1981. Junior accountant Wilson & Gills, Certified Public Accountant, Chicago, 1977-1978. Administrative assistant Modern Health and Rapid Therapy, Inc., Markham, Illinois, 1981-1983.
Comptroller City of Harvey, from 1983.
Member Pride of Robbins Temple, since 1978. Board directors Robbins Community Center, treasurer, 1975-1981. Board directors Robbins Public Library District, 1976-1980, United Way of Robbins, since 1980.
Charter member Community Woman Interested in Drug Education-W.I.D.E., since 1987. Member Illinois Municipal Treasurers Association (board directors 1986-1988), Municipal Tresurers Association of the United States and Canada, Northern Illinois University Black Alumni Association (treasurer 1984-1988), Robbins Alumni Association (president 1987-1988, numerous other offices since 1980, Service award 1981-1982), National Association for Female Executives, Zeta Phi Beta, Zeta Tau Zeta (numerous regional and state offices since 1972, numerous awards 1981, 86, Zeta of Year 1987).