Background
Roden, James Christopher was born on May 4, 1949 in New York City. Son of James Patrick and Dorothy Marie (O'Connell) Roden.
Roden, James Christopher was born on May 4, 1949 in New York City. Son of James Patrick and Dorothy Marie (O'Connell) Roden.
Bachelor of Science in Marketing, Canisius College, 1971; Master of Business Administration, Iona College, 1975.
Marketing analyst, J.C. Penney Company. New York City, 1971-1972;
marketing analyst, Lone Star Industries, Greenwich, Connecticut, 1972-1975;
director marketing, Clevepak Corporation, White Plains, New York, 1976-1978;
marketing manager, Pepsico International, Purchase, New York, 1979-1982;
Asia manager, Connell Rice-Sugar, Westfield, New Jersey, 1982-1985;
president, Bethco International Inc., Bethel, Connecticut, since 1985. Chairman National Federation Indiana Business, Hartford, Connecticut, since 1992.
Member government exportpanel State of Connecticut, Hartford, 1992-1993.
Member Connecticut Business and Industry Association, Bethel Chamber of Commerce.
Married Paula Maria Castronova, June 15, 1968. Children: Kristin, Kiley, Korey, Jaime.