Jeran Akers
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Jeran Akers was the mayor
of Plano, Texas
from 2000–2002, and ran for the Republican
nomination for Collin County Commissioner in 2006.
Akers was elected on May 6, 2000, with 64.17% of the vote, defeating opponent Dick Bode. Although mayors in Plano generally run without party identification, Akers has been a member of both the North Collin County Republicans and the Collin County Republicans Men’s Club since 1992. In addition to being mayor, Akers previously served on the Plano City Council from 1993-1999. This included service as Deputy Mayor Pro Tem from 1997–1998 and Mayor Pro Tem from 1998-1999. While Mayor of Plano, Akers founded the Collin County Mayors’ Alliance and was a member of the Metroplex
Mayor’s Alliance.
Akers graduated from the University of Alabama
in 1969 with a Bachelor of Science
in Marketing. He then joined the United States Air Force
the same year, earning the rank of captain. He served in the USAF until 1973. While in the Air Force, Akers received a Master of Arts
in Public Administration.
Akers founded Akers & Associates Inc., a manufacturer’s representative agency, and he has been with the company since 1979. He has served four years as a Regional Vice President of the National Association of General Merchandise Representatives, 1987-1987 and 1991-1993. Akers has been a member of the Plano Chamber of Commerce
since 1992, serving on the Advisory Board from 2000–2002.
In 1994, Akers received a Special Recognition from the City of Plano, a Certificate of Appreciation from the Plano Police Department, a Plaque of Appreciation from the Plano Police Association, and was recognized as a Rotarian of the Month from the Plano Rotary Club.
In 2010, Akers became the President and CEO of the Celina Chamber of Commerce. He works closely with large and small local business leaders in Celina, TX.
Akers was born in Cordova, Alabama, moved to Texas in 1975 and has lived in Plano, Texas since 1985.
Mayor
In many countries, a Mayor is the highest ranking officer in the municipal government of a town or a large urban city....
of Plano, Texas
Plano, Texas
Plano is a city in the state of Texas, located mostly within Collin County. The city's population was 259,841 at the 2010 census, making it the ninth-largest city in Texas and the 71st most populous city in the United States. Plano is located within the metropolitan area commonly referred to as...
from 2000–2002, and ran for the Republican
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
nomination for Collin County Commissioner in 2006.
Akers was elected on May 6, 2000, with 64.17% of the vote, defeating opponent Dick Bode. Although mayors in Plano generally run without party identification, Akers has been a member of both the North Collin County Republicans and the Collin County Republicans Men’s Club since 1992. In addition to being mayor, Akers previously served on the Plano City Council from 1993-1999. This included service as Deputy Mayor Pro Tem from 1997–1998 and Mayor Pro Tem from 1998-1999. While Mayor of Plano, Akers founded the Collin County Mayors’ Alliance and was a member of the Metroplex
Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex
The Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington Metropolitan Statistical Area, a title designated by the U.S. Census as of 2003, encompasses 12 counties within the U.S. state of Texas. The area is divided into two metropolitan divisions: Dallas–Plano–Irving and Fort Worth–Arlington. Residents of the area...
Mayor’s Alliance.
Akers graduated from the University of Alabama
University of Alabama
The University of Alabama is a public coeducational university located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States....
in 1969 with a Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
in Marketing. He then joined the United States Air Force
United States Air Force
The United States Air Force is the aerial warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the American uniformed services. Initially part of the United States Army, the USAF was formed as a separate branch of the military on September 18, 1947 under the National Security Act of...
the same year, earning the rank of captain. He served in the USAF until 1973. While in the Air Force, Akers received a Master of Arts
Master of Arts (postgraduate)
A Master of Arts from the Latin Magister Artium, is a type of Master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The M.A. is usually contrasted with the M.S. or M.Sc. degrees...
in Public Administration.
Akers founded Akers & Associates Inc., a manufacturer’s representative agency, and he has been with the company since 1979. He has served four years as a Regional Vice President of the National Association of General Merchandise Representatives, 1987-1987 and 1991-1993. Akers has been a member of the Plano Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of commerce
A chamber of commerce is a form of business network, e.g., a local organization of businesses whose goal is to further the interests of businesses. Business owners in towns and cities form these local societies to advocate on behalf of the business community...
since 1992, serving on the Advisory Board from 2000–2002.
In 1994, Akers received a Special Recognition from the City of Plano, a Certificate of Appreciation from the Plano Police Department, a Plaque of Appreciation from the Plano Police Association, and was recognized as a Rotarian of the Month from the Plano Rotary Club.
In 2010, Akers became the President and CEO of the Celina Chamber of Commerce. He works closely with large and small local business leaders in Celina, TX.
Akers was born in Cordova, Alabama, moved to Texas in 1975 and has lived in Plano, Texas since 1985.