Jan L. Makela

Background

Makela, Jan L. was born on March 30, 1947 in Seattle, Washington, United States. Son of Harold and Virginia (Pendelton) Makela.

Education

Bachelor in Business, University of California at Los Angeles, 1980.

Career

Mountain guide, Mount Rainier Guide Service, Tacoma, 1964-1966; sales manager, Aetna Life, Seattle, 1967-1970; medical sales representative, Searle Pharmaceutical, Salem, Oregon, 1970-1982; sales trainer, Searle Pharmaceutical, Chicago, 1982-1983; district manager, Searle Pharmaceutical, Washington, since 1983; member field faculty, Searle International, Chicago, 1981. Trainer Wilson Learning, Eden Prairie, Minnesota, 1982.

Achievements

• January L. Makela has been listed as a noteworthy Sales executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with United States Army, 1967-1969. Member American Marketing Association, National Association Pharmaceutical Sales Trainers, Wakefield Swim and Tennis Association (official), Salem Basketball Official Association (official), Junior Chamber of Commerce (board directors 1972-1977).

Interests

• Avocations: sailing, competitive running.

Connections

Married Patricia L. Gartrell. 1 child, Shay.

Father:

Harold Makela

Mother:

Virginia (Pendelton) Makela

Spouse:

Patricia L. Gartrell

child:

Shay Makela