Background
Holmes, Vernon Harrison was born on December 21, 1920 in Milford, Illinois, United States. Son of Harry and Alma (Schiewe) Holmes.
Holmes, Vernon Harrison was born on December 21, 1920 in Milford, Illinois, United States. Son of Harry and Alma (Schiewe) Holmes.
Bachelor of Education, Western Illinois University, 1943. Graduate, Institute Management, Northwestern University, 1965. Graduate, Advanced Management Program, Harvard University, 1977.
With, Sentry Insurance Company, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, 1946-1985; president, Sentry Foundation, 1985; vice Chairman, Board Of Directors, Sentry Foundation executive director, Portage Company Economics Development Corporation, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, 1986-1992.
Past chairman board directors St. Michael's Hospital, Stevens Point. Board directors Western Illinois University Foundation, Center Wisconsin Area Symphony Orchestra. Advisory council Marshfield Medical Research Foundation.
Past president Trinity Lutheran Church, Stevens Point. Served with United States Army Air Force, 1943-1946. Member Stevens Point Area Chamber of Commerce (president, board directors), Society Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in American (past president Stevens Point chapter), Stevens Point Country Club (past vice president, board directors).
Married Ruth Dewey, October 24, 1943. Children: Sharon Klabon, Charisse Holmes.