Background
Overbeek, James Alan was born on May 19, 1949 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States.
lumber restaurant and real estate executive
Overbeek, James Alan was born on May 19, 1949 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States.
Bachelor in Forestry, Michigan State University, 1971.
Lumber buyer Buskirk Lumber, Grand Rapids, 1971-1975. Forest supervisor City of Grand Rapids, 1975-1979, parks director, 1979-1981, assistant city manager, 1981-1985. Administrator The Universal Companies, Inc., Grand Rapids, since 1985.
Board directors Sylvan School, Grand Rapids, since 1985, West Michigan Environmental Action Council. Honorary board directors John Ball Park Zoological Society, Grand Rapids. Member of Century (Grand Rapids).
Son of Robert John aand Elvera May (Wiersma) O. Married Judith Kay Poll, July 24, 1970. Children: Dawn, Brooke.