Background
Rakers, Harry B. was born on July 13, 1946 in Breese, Illinois, United States. Son of John A. and Clara C. (Fuhler) Rakers.
Rakers, Harry B. was born on July 13, 1946 in Breese, Illinois, United States. Son of John A. and Clara C. (Fuhler) Rakers.
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, University of Illinois, 1969; Master of Science in Business Administration, University of Illinois, 1986.
Staff accountant, Murphrey Jenne & Jones, Champaign, Illinois, 1968-1973; controller, M&W Gear Company Inc., Gibson City, Illinois, 1973-1978; vice president finance, M&W Gear Company Inc., Gibson City, since 1978. Treasurer Makor, Inc., Gibson City, 1982-1988, also board directors. Treasurer Herriott Group, Inc, Champaign, since 1988, Pow'r Seal, since 1990.
Coach Little League, Champaign, 1979-1987, president, 1984-1987. Coach Champaign Park District Youth Baseball, 1987-1988, American Legion Baseball, since 1988. President Parent-Teachers Association, Champaign, 1983-1984.
With United States Marine Corps, 1970-1972. Member American Institute Certified Public Accountant's, Illinois Society Certified Public Accountant's, Illinois Manufacturers Association, Illinois Junior Chamber of Commerce (Outstand-ing Local President 1979-1980, Outstanding State Chairman 1976-1977, Officer Year 1978-1979, vice president Champaign-Urbana 1977-1979, president Champaign-Urbana 1979-1980, Champaign-Urbana Jaycee of Decade 1970s).
Married Cheryl K. Wade, December 28, 1968. Children: Brent, Chad.
