Personal

Age 56, born in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Moved to Peoria in 1985 from Seattle, Washington
Married 34 years to Jeffrey W. Akeson, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Midwest Orthopaedic Center


Children

Tyler Akeson, 28, Northwestern University graduate, working in Chicago
Eric Akeson, 23, Pitzer College graduate, working in Chicago
Todd Akeson,21, senior, University of Illinois School of Architecture
Scott Akeson, 19 freshman, University of Vermont

Education

1972-1976 Whitman College: Political Science and Economics
1976-1978 University of Washington: Business and Art History


Work Experience

1990-present     Full time wife, mother, and community volunteer.
1986-1990          Jim Maloof RealtorŪ- Realtor
1984-1986          Full time wife, mother, community volunteer
1981-1984           Federated Department Stores-Divisional
1977-1981            Frederick & Nelson, Division of Marshal Fields - Buyer


Community Leadership Experience

Currently

• President-Elect of Peoria Medical Society Alliance
• River Valley Foundation
• Lakeview Museum Associate Board

Previously

• Heart of Peoria Commission - Vice Chairperson
• Hines School PTO President
• Junior League Member (Seattle, Toronto, Peoria)
• Peoria Junior League Project Co-chair
• Lakeview Museum Auction Co-chair
• Lakeview General Drive Chair
• Lakeview Special Gifts Chair
• Lakeview Museum Board Member
• Peoria Symphony Board Member
• Historical Society Fundraiser Chair
• Opera Illinois Cotillion Chairman
• Peoria Park District Zoo Feasibility Study Member
• Friends of Glen Oak Zoo Fundraiser Co-Chair
• Crittenton Crisis Nursery Board Member
• George Washington Carver Development Cabinet Member