Background
Aars, Rallin James was born on September 28, 1941 in Clifton, Texas, United States. Son of C. Pernell and Rosalie (Rueter) Aars.
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Rallin James Aars
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Rallin James Aars, executive management, business development, marketing, communications, strategic planning, consultant. Decorated Legion of Merit; National Order Military Merit (Republic of Korea); recipient 3 gold and 2 silver awards for significant achievement in healthcare advertising Health Management Review magazine, 1992; named to Texas Hall of Fame, 1995.
Education
Bachelor, Baylor University, 1964. Master of Arts, Michigan State University, 1970. Graduate with honors, Industrial College of the Armed Forces, 1980.
Career
Commissioned United States Air Force, 1964, advanced through grades to colonel, 1980. Operations officer Headquarters United States Air Force Armed Forces Radio and television Svc.-Europe, Wiesbaden, Germany, 1964-1966. Commander American Forces television, Berlin, 1966-1969.
Chief of public affairs Bergstrom Air Force Base Austin, Texas, 1970-1972. Chief of information and liaison Armed Forces Radio and television, Los Angeles, 1972-1976. Executive officer Joint Casualty Resolution Center, U'Tapao, Thailand, 1976-1977.
Director public affairs Electronic Security Command United States Air Force, San Antonio, 1977-1980. Director plans and resources, office of public affairs, secretary of the Air Force Washington, 1980-1982. Director public affairs United Nations Command Seoul, Korea, 1982-1984.
Retired United States Air Force, 1984. Vice president Gurasich, Spence, Darilek & McClure, Dallas, 1984-1986, The Oakley Company, Dallas, 1986-1987. Vice president communications PARTNERS National Health Plans, Irving, Texas, 1987-1990, Aetna Health Plans, Irving, 1990-1993.
Vice president marketing and communications Aetna Professional Management Corporation, 1993-1994. Health plan manager, executive director business development Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Texas, Dallas, 1994-1996. President, Chief Executive Officer Strategic Advantage, 1996-1999.
Vice chairman board directors Hastings Finance Corporation, since 1997. President Assured Indoor Air Quality, LP, since 1999. Principal, Electronic Health Plans, Inc., since 2000.
Achievements
Membership
Board directors chairman professional development committee Texas Association Health Plans. Co-chairman managed care task force Dallas/Ft.Worth Health Industry Council. President International Lutheran Church, Seoul, 1983.
Vice president New Life In Christ Lutheran Church, Dallas, 1986-1988. Board directors North Texas region American Lung Association Texas. Member Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, National Association Government Communicators, American Managed Care and Review Association (chairman public affairs committee), American Marketing Association (senior executive member), Public Relations Society of America (accredited, vice president San Antonio chapter 1979-1980), Texas Public Relations Association, Aviation and Space Writers Association, Armed Forces Broadcasters Association (golden anniversary com), Air Force Association, Association United States Army, Retired Officers Association, Air Force Public Affairs Alumni Association (charter life member), LaCima Club.
Interests
Connections
Married Barbara Ann Zuehlke, June 13, 1964. Children: Christian, James, Michael.
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American
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Awards
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Decorated Legion of Merit. National Order Military Merit (Republic of Korea). Recipient 3 gold and 2 silver awards for significant achievement in healthcare advertising Health Management Review magazine, 1992. Named to Texas Hall of Fame, 1995.Decorated Legion of Merit. National Order Military Merit (Republic of Korea). Recipient 3 gold and 2 silver awards for significant achievement in healthcare advertising Health Management Review magazine, 1992.
Named to Texas Hall of Fame, 1995.