James Edward Buncher

Background

Buncher, James Edward was born on September 19, 1936 in Moline, Illinois, United States. Son of Ralph Frank and Mae Loretta (Eis) Buncher.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accounting, University of Illinois, 1961; M of Accounting Science, University of Illinois, 1962.

Career

Staff auditor, Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Company, St. Louis, 1962-1963; controller, assistant vice president, Durkee Consumer Foods division Supply Chain Management Corporation, Cleveland, 1963-1972; controller, Hospital Products division Abbott laboratories, North Chicago, Illinois, 1972-1974; president, chief operating officer, Hospital Affiliates International, Inc., Nashville, 1974-1979, 80-81; president, Chief Executive Officer, CIGNA Healthplan, Dallas, 1979-1980, 81-82; president, Chief Executive Officer, Republic Health Corporation, Dallas, 1982-1987; partner, Lake Investments, Dallas, 1987-1991; chairman, president, Chief Executive Officer,, Cmty. Care Network, Inc., San Diego, 1992-1997; president Health Plans Group, Value Health, Inc., Avon, Connecticut, 1995-1997; president, Chief Executive Officer, Cmty. Dental Superior vena cava syndrome/Smile Care, Santa Ana, California, 1997-1998.

Healthcare consultant, 1992, 98-. Board directors Horizon Health Corporation, Consensus Health.

Achievements

• James Edward Buncher has been listed as a noteworthy Healthcare management executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

With United States Navy, 1956-1958. Member Indian Wells Country Club.

Connections

Married Mary Alice Dodge, September 3, 1961. 1 son, Douglas James.

Father:

Ralph Frank Buncher

Mother:

Mae Loretta (Eis) Buncher

Spouse:

Mary Alice Dodge