{"id":32866,"date":"2026-05-07T13:26:58","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T20:26:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/business\/?page_id=32866"},"modified":"2026-09-21T04:00:10","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T11:00:10","slug":"john-larry-raklios","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/business\/opportunities\/mentorship-edge\/mentors-archive\/john-larry-raklios","title":{"rendered":"John “Larry” Raklios"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Business Consultant
JL Raklios Consulting LLC<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m a semi-retired UW grad having worked ~40 years in the nuclear industry with Exxon, Siemens, Areva and TerraPower. Accounting is where I began, but most of my career was spent in project management, financial analysis, and strategic planning. I believe this diverse experience may be of interest and value to business students trying to decide next steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ve worked with people who were told and believed that they had to choose a particular path in the workplace and stay on that path. Maybe that works for some folks, but I would encourage graduates to find a fit in a company doing good things and then excel in whatever is asked of them while learning as much about the company as possible. Then expand skills to add value in other areas. My first job out of school was as an accounting clerk with Exxon Nuclear (later purchased by Siemens and then Areva). During my 34 years with the company, I was subsequently a cost estimator, financial analyst, project manager, scheduling manager, risk assessment manager, lean champion, and eventually led the team that developed and deployed the company\u2019s strategic plan. After \u201cretiring\u201d and moving to Woodinville to be closer to our kids and grandkids, I performed financial analysis for TerraPower, and within a few years supported business development of new nuclear power generation and medical application technologies. The point is, I ended up doing things that were vastly different than what I was \u201ceducated\u201d to do, which was fascinating to me and apparently of some value to the folks I worked with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aside from developing a wide range of professional skills and interests, I believe it equally important to be trustworthy (honest and knowledgeable), curious, creative, generous with your time and passionate about the company\u2019s vision, mission and values. Of course, work-life balance should also be a priority. I don\u2019t have all the answers to life\u2019s questions but would gladly share what I\u2019ve learned so far.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Connect with John on LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

John on mentorship<\/h2>\n\n\n
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I may have made some good career decisions out of dumb luck, and I wish someone had been there to help me with those decisions. Maybe I can be that person for a current business student.\n <\/path>\n<\/svg><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Specialty topics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • Accounting<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Financial analysis<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Project management<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Risk management<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Lean manufacturing principles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Strategic planning and deployment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Favorite book<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    • “The Speed of Trust” by Stephen M. R. Covey <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • “Getting the Right Things Done” by Pascal Dennis <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • The Bible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Fun Fact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      I\u2019ve been physically threatened by a counterpart and the manager of a US nuclear power plant. I\u2019ve also been a defense witness in separate lawsuits between Exxon, WPPSS and The First Southern Baptist Church of Three Rivers, Texas. While unsettling at the time, there\u2019s humor to be found in each of these experiences which I can share if there\u2019s interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      While at TerraPower I was fortunate enough to be able to successfully advocate for the pursuit of a novel cancer treatment, and on a different occasion I witnessed someone foolishly try to explain to Bill Gates how software works. The reaction around the table included shock, embarrassment, and amusement, stifled by professional norms in most cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      I\u2019ve had the chance to successfully advocate for the volunteer development of a 20-acre sports park and against an overpriced school bond (twice).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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