Background
Whitaker, James Dennis was born on October 20, 1936 in Lexington, Nebraska, United States. Son of James Ebbert and Kathleen Whitaker.
Whitaker, James Dennis was born on October 20, 1936 in Lexington, Nebraska, United States. Son of James Ebbert and Kathleen Whitaker.
Bachelor of Science, University Nebraska, 1959. Juris Doctor, University Denver, 1961.
Lawyer Kilroy, Meiklejohn Law Firm, Denver, 1961-1963. With Whitaker Furniture Company, North Platte, Nebraska, 1963-1987, president, 1975-1987. Mayor City of North Platte, 1996—2004.
Legislation committee Nebraska League of Municipalities, Lincoln, 1997-2004. Board directors Great Plains Regional Medical Center, North Platte, North Platte Development Corporation.
General chairman, vice president Nebrakaland Days, North Platte, 1967-1976. Vice chairman Urban Renewal Authority, North Platte, 1969-1978. Member, chairman Civil Service Commission, North Platte, 1989-1996, Airport Authority, North Platte, 1989-1996.
Member North Platte Rotary Club (Paul Harris fellow 1997), Elks, Moose, C. of Chamber (board directors since 1996).
Married Nancy Jolene Whitaker, June 14, 1959. Children: Kimberly Anne Nichols, David James Whitaker.