Background
Harman, Donna Akers was born on August 6, 1959 in Elkhart, Kansas, United States. Daughter of Donald E. and Pearl Duvall Akers.
trade association administrator
Harman, Donna Akers was born on August 6, 1959 in Elkhart, Kansas, United States. Daughter of Donald E. and Pearl Duvall Akers.
Bachelor in Public Affairs and Economics, Anderson University, 1981. Juris Doctor, American University, 1988.
Finance director Louisiana Republican Committee, Baton Rouge, 1981-1983. Legislation aide to Republican W. Henson Moore United States Congress, Washington, 1983-1985. Manager government relations The Dow Chemical Company, 1985-1989.
Director government relations Champion International, 1989-1999, counsel government affairs, 1999—2001. Vice president, congressional affairs American Forest & Paper Association, 2001—2006, senior vice president, policy & government affairs, 2006—2007, acting president, 2007, president, since 2007. Chairperson Alternative Minimum Tax Coalition, Washington, since 1993.
Board co-chair Tax Coalition, Washington, 1996.
Board directors National Presbyterian Church, Washington, since 1998. Leader Girls Scouts American.
Married John R. Harman III, August 20, 1988. Children: Caitlin, Caroline.