Background
Ackerman, Ora Ray was born on January 13, 1931 in Mapleton, Minnesota, United States. Son of Ora R. and Minnie T. (Quam) Ackerman.
Ackerman, Ora Ray was born on January 13, 1931 in Mapleton, Minnesota, United States. Son of Ora R. and Minnie T. (Quam) Ackerman.
Bachelor of Science with distinction, University Minnesota, 1953. Master of Education, University Minnesota, 1955. Master of Education certificate director recreation, Indiana University, 1961.
Doctor of Education, 1963. Doctor of Education certificate recreation techniques in rehab, New York University, 1966. Graduate executive development program, Indiana University, 1968.
Mental health coordinator in, California, Maryland., Indiana, 1953-1963;
director education and activity therapy, Indiana Department Mental Health, 1963-1966;
superintendent, Fort Wayne (Indiana) Eastern State Hospital and Training Center, 1966-1988;
executive vice president, chief operating officer, White River Industries Inc., Cotter, Arkansas, 1988-1990;
executive director, Trade Winds Rehabilitation Center, Gary, Indiana, 1990-1992;
coordinator youth services program, Child and Family Superior vena cava syndrome, Knoxville, Tennessee, 1992-1995. Visiting professor psychology Indiana U. (Purdue-Fort Wayne campus), since 1967. Member of advisory council title IV-A, Indiana State Library, since 1968.
Member governor'stech. planning committee for development plans for Correction Center, since 1970. Member Indiana Mental Health-Mental Retardation Commission, since 1970, Governor'sCom. to Study Mental Health Laws.
Chairman board Forest Park Methodist Church, 1967, member commission social concerns, 1958-1969. Member National Recreation Association (district advisory committee 1965-1968), National Therapeutic Recreation Society (division 1966-1969), American Society Mental Hospital Business Administrators, American Society Mental Deficiency, American Cancer Society (member national house delegations, board directors Indiana division), American Recreation Society, Indiana Park and Recreation Association Clubs: Kiwanian.
Married Barbara Singley, March 25, 1951. Children– Bruce, David, Cindy.