Background
Bourn, Harry Joseph was born on September 17, 1940 in Jacksonville, Illinois, United States. Son of Harry Haxton and Mary Dell (Barber) Bourn.
Bourn, Harry Joseph was born on September 17, 1940 in Jacksonville, Illinois, United States. Son of Harry Haxton and Mary Dell (Barber) Bourn.
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, University of Illinois, 1962; Master of Science in Agriculture Economics, University of Illinois, 1963.
Fieldman, East Center Farm Business, Farm Management, Monticello, Illinois, 1965-1969; farm manager, The Northern Trust Company, Chicago, 1969-1972; regional manager, The Northern Trust Company, Chicago, 1972-1976; general manager, The Northern Trust Company, Chicago, 1976-1980; president, American Agriculture Investment Management Company, Inc., Lombard, Illinois, since 1980. Board of trustees Milligan College, Johnson City, Tennessee, since 1987. Board of Governors Springdale College, Brimingham, England, since 1989.
Elder Christian Church Clarendon Hills, Illinois, since 1970. President Lisle Illinois School District, 1979-1984. Served to 1st lieutenant United States Artillery, 1963-1965.
Member American Society Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (accredited farm manager, board directors), Chicago Farmers Club, Illinois Society Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (past president), American Chamber of Commerce England, International Agribusiness Association, Lions (president local club 1968).
Married Marilyn Mae Armstrong, June 17, 1962. Children: Jeffrey Joseph, Rebecca.