Behraskis BIO
Since 1976, Behrakis has been president and chief executive officer of Muro Pharmaceutical Inc. of Tewksbury, a manufacturer of asthma, allergy and respiratory products. Behrakis is recognized as a leader in the pharmaceutical field in the solubilizing of previously insoluble chemicals, making them stable enough for medical use.
From the early 1960s to the mid-1970s, Behrakis worked as a salesman and regional supervisor at McNeil Laboratories of Boston and as president of Dooner Laboratories of Haverhill.
Behrakis has also been an active community leader, serving in many professional and civic organizations, such as the American Pharmaceutical Association and the American Hospital Association. He has also helped raise more than $17 million for religious, educational and health-related organizations, in addition to making his own donations.