Background
Chakales, Mary Arakas was born on November 24, 1946 in Asheville, North Carolina, United States. Daughter of Tommy I. and Catherine (Vourlas) Arakas.
Higher education administrator
Chakales, Mary Arakas was born on November 24, 1946 in Asheville, North Carolina, United States. Daughter of Tommy I. and Catherine (Vourlas) Arakas.
Bachelor, Meredith College, 1964-1968; Master of Education, Georgia State University, 1979.
Board of directors Junior League of Asheville, 1988, National Philoptochos Board of New York, 1990-1992. President Asheville Art Museum Auxiliary, 1987. Treasurer Diocese Philoptochos Board of Atlanta, 1989-1992.
Graduate Leadership Asheville, 1992. Member National Society Fundraising Executives.
Married John Pete Chakales, June 16, 1968 (deceased March 1990). Children: Catherine Lucille, Paige Michelle.