Lawrence E. Chamness

Background

Chamness, Lawrence E. was born on January 19, 1942 in Carbondale, Illinois, United States. Son of Clay M. and Hazel V. Chamness.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Southern Illinois University, 1964. Master of Science, Southern Illinois University, 1966.

Career

Assistant extension advisor University Illinois, Vandalia, 1965-1967. Teacher vocational-agriculture Tamaroa (Illinois) High School, 1968. Farm manager Blue Bell Packing Company, DuQuoin, Illinois, 1969-1975.

General manager Almo Farm, Wayne City, since 1976.

Achievements

• Lawrence E. Chamness has been listed as a noteworthy farmer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Illinois Corn Growers Association (board directors 1983). Lodges: Ruritan (president 1981).

Interests

• Golf, gardening, woodwork, fishing, hunting.

Connections

Married Margaret Anna Sweeney, October 1, 1966. 1 child, Jason Brooke.

Father:

Clay M.

Mother:

Hazel V. Chamness

Spouse:

Margaret Anna Sweeney

child:

Jason Brooke Chamness