Michael William Zakis

Background

Zakis, Michael William was born on September 10, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Edward David and Elsie (Gehrke) Zakis.

Education

Student, Black Hills School, 1971; student, Wright College, Chicago, 1971-1975; student, McHenry College, 1976-1983.

Career

Field engineer, Univac, Chicago, 1972-1974; systems technician, Bunker Ramo-ESIS, Rolling Meadows, Illinois, 1974-1975; branch manager, National Semi-Conductor, Schaumburg, Illinois, 1975-1986; director, College of Strategic Initiatives, Sierra Vista, 1987-1988; president, Clara Vista Management Training and Development, Sierra Vista, since 1988. Consultant, director Data Comm., Inc., Casa Grande, Arizona, since 1988. Speaker in field.

Achievements

• Michael William Zakis has been listed as a noteworthy Management trainer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Treasurer Junior Chamber of Commerce, McHenry, Illinois, 1980-1982. President Industrial Development Authority, Sierra Vista. With United States Air Force, 1967-1971.

Member National Speakers Association, Toastmasters (division governor, Able Toastmaster 1992).

Interests

• Avocations: photography, travel, tennis, golf, reading.

Connections

Married Carolyn Marie Dawn, February 9, 1974.

Father:

Edward David Zakis

Mother:

Elsie (Gehrke) Zakis

Spouse:

Carolyn Marie Dawn