Margie Lee Handley is recognized in her local area of Willits, Calif., as a pillar of the community where she was raised.
WILLITS, CA, October 11, 2016 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Margie Lee Handley has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Margie Lee Handley is recognized in her local area of Willits, Calif., as a pillar of the community where she was raised. She is a successful real estate developer who operates Harrah Industries, which was established by her father Robert "Bob" Harrah in the 1940s. She also served as vice president of Microphor, Inc., for just under a decade and as president of Hot Rocks, Inc., a manufacturer of asphalt and aggregates.
Mrs. Handley continues carrying on her father's legacy as president of the board of directors for the Frank R. Howard Foundation. The organization, which supports Howard Hospital and its mission to provide high-quality health care in Northern Mendocino County, has benefitted immensely from her philanthropic and fundraising efforts over the years. She also served for four years on the California Transportation Commission and was an appointed member of the State of California Economic Strategy Panel for five consecutive years. The panel developed a Strategic Plan for Economic Development in California. She has also been an active member of many local, state and national boards.
As one who has never shied away from fulfilling her civic duty, Mrs. Handley has played an active role in local elections and campaigns for the Republican Party, serving as a committee member, delegate, district chairman and committee member over the years. She is also a member of the Mental Health Advisory Board of Mendocino County and the California Small Business Roundtable.
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