John Harken, Business Lender Wildfire Credit Union 6640 Bay Road Saginaw, MI 48604 (989) 249-8200 www.wildfirecu.org
Q: How long have you been with Wildfire? A: I started at Wildfire in September 2014.
Q: How long have you been a Chamber Ambassador? A: I joined the group in December 2018.
Q: What do you like about being an ambassador? A: I enjoy working as part of a team to promote the chamber and business community in Saginaw County.
Q: Tell us a little about yourself. A: My father was a Michigan State Police officer so we moved around the State in my childhood before settling in Bay City. I attended Bay City Western, then CMU, and later received my MBA from Davenport University. I am the oldest of three kids, and I have three children and two grand kids. Some of my favorite things are Hunting, Golfing, playing Euchre and Texas Hold ‘em, and pizza.
Q: What was your first job? A: Working in the kitchen for Big Don at Krzysiak’s House Restaurant in Bay City.
Q: What worries keep you up at night? A: I try not to stress about too much.
Q: What is your most prized possession? A: An 1882 Silver Dollar and Pocket Watch given to me by my Grandpa Harken.
Q: What is something unique in your office? A: I just looked around and I don’t see anything too unique, so I will say it’s me.
Q: What is your favorite Michigan travel location? A: Ludington State Park, Little Caesars’ Arena and Deer Camp.