James Duane Cummins

Background

Cummins, James Duane was born on March 11, 1945 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States. Son of Dewey Homer and Dorothy Marie (Colgan) Cummins.

Education

Bachelor of Science in journalism, Northwestern University, 1967; Master of Science in journalism, Northwestern University, 1968.

Career

News reporter, Station KGLO-television, Mason City, Iowa., 1969-1970; news reporter, Station WOOD-television, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1970-1973; news reporter, Station WTMJ-television, Milwaukee, 1973-1975; news reporter, Station WMAQ-television, Chicago, 1975-1978; correspondent, NBC News, Chicago, 1978-1989; correspondent/bureau chief, NBC News, Dallas, since 1989.

Achievements

• James Duane Cummins has been listed as a noteworthy Correspondent, media executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Northwestern University School Journalism Alumni Association, Northwestern University N Men's Club, Sigma Delta Chi (journalism society).

Interests

• Avocations: reading, swimming, golf, fishing.

Connections

Married Constance Marie Driscoll, July 27, 1968. Children: Kimberly, Christine, Douglas, John, Molly, Bill.

Father:

Dewey Homer Cummins

Mother:

Dorothy Marie (Colgan) Cummins

Spouse:

Constance Marie Driscoll

child:

Kimberly Cummins

child:

John Cummins

child:

Bill Cummins

child:

Douglas Cummins

child:

Molly Cummins

child:

Christine Cummins