Background
Idleman, Larry Lynn was born on December 13, 1938 in Chanute, Kansas, United States. Son of Charles Lee and Hazel Adelle (McCoy) Idleman.
Idleman, Larry Lynn was born on December 13, 1938 in Chanute, Kansas, United States. Son of Charles Lee and Hazel Adelle (McCoy) Idleman.
Associate of Arts, Independence (Kansas) Community College, 1965; Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Bachelor of Business Administration, Kansas State University, 1969.
Electrical engineer, Illinois Power Company, Decatur, 1969-1973; assistant manager, Illinois Power Company, Champaign, Illinois, 1973-1975; director environmental affairs, Illinois Power Company, Decatur, 1975-1978; manager energy supply, Illinois Power Company, Decatur, 1978-1983; manager industrial relations, Illinois Power Company, Decatur, 1983-1986; vice president, Illinois Power Company, Decatur, since 1986. Board directors Council of Owners & Construction Associations Inc., Maryville, Illinois, vice chairman, 1986, Chairman of the Board, 1987.
Chairman Employees Political Involvement Committee, Decatur, 1982. Advisory council St. Mary's Hospital, Decatur, 1992-1994. Board directors Junior Engineering Technology Society, State of Illinois, 1983.
Served with United States Air Force, 1959-1963. Member Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, American Management Association, Illinois State Chamber of C., Metro Decatur Chamber of Commerce, Edison Electric Institute, American Legion, Etta Kappa Nu, Sigma Tau. Clubs: Southside Country.
Married Edith Marie Maher, April 4, 1959. Children: Jana Lynne, Jay Dee.