Richard Allen Pearson

Background

Pearson, Richard Allen was born on December 21, 1942 in Fairbury, Illinois, United States. Son of Willis B. and Velma M. (Klehm) Pearson.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Education, Illinois State University, 1966. Master of Science in Education, Illinois State University, 1973.

Career

Teacher, Bradley (Illinois)-Bourbonnais High School, 1966-1969; teacher, Bloomington (Illinois) Area Vocational Center, 1970-1976; teacher, Bloomington Junior High School, 1976-1977; teaching assistant, Illinois State University, Normal, 1969-1970; agent, Fidelity Union Life, Normal, 1974-1977; president, Shafer-Pearson Agency, Inc., Chatsworth, Illinois, since 1978. Member of advisory county Economy Fire & Casualty, Lincoln, Illinois, 1980-1982, American International Group, Springfield, Illinois, 1984. President Cigna Advisory Council, Peoria, Illinois, 1983.

County chairman independent insurance agents, Chatsworth, since 1986.

Achievements

• Richard Allen Pearson has been listed as a noteworthy Insurance brokerage executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

President Chatsworth History Society, since 1987. Member Society Certified Professional Insurance Assemblies of God Theological Seminary (life), Society Certified Insurance Counselors (certified), Illinois Rifle Association (board directors since 1991), Masons, Lions (president Chatsworth 1979-1980).

Interests

• Avocation: Olympic markmanship.

Connections

Father:

Willis B. Pearson

Mother:

Velma M. (Klehm) Pearson