Background
Petty, E. James was born on October 9, 1940 in Evanston, Illinois, United States. Son of Richard E. and Louise A. (Hofferth) Petty.
Petty, E. James was born on October 9, 1940 in Evanston, Illinois, United States. Son of Richard E. and Louise A. (Hofferth) Petty.
Bachelor, Southern Illinois University, 1962. Master of Arts, University Illinois, 1972.
Dean of students, Buena Vista U., Storm Lake, Iowa., 1974-1978; vice president, MacMurry College, Jacksonville, Illinois, 1978-1984; vice president, Clarke College, Dubuque, Iowa., 1984-1996; private practice consultant, Atlanta, since 1996; executive dir, Atlanta Gay and Lesbian Center. Presenter in field.
Member Asbury City Council, 1985-1989. Fundraiser American Heart Association, Dubuque, 1990-1996. Board directors Colts Youth Group, Dubuque, 1990-1994.
Volunteer Agency for International Development Atlanta, 1996-1997. President Iowa Student Personnel Association, 1985-1986. Member National Association Student Personnel Administrators, Atlanta Executive Network.
Married Nancy Van Meter, April 9, 1970 (divorced September 1991). Children: Sarah, Kathryn, John.