Background
Weidler, James Howell was born on June 15, 1944 in New Kensington. Son of Wellington Earl Weidler Junior and Lois Ann (Howell) Weidler.
Weidler, James Howell was born on June 15, 1944 in New Kensington. Son of Wellington Earl Weidler Junior and Lois Ann (Howell) Weidler.
Bachelor, Southwestern University, 1966. Master of Arts, Old Dominion University, 1976.
Commissioned Second lieutenant, United States Air Force, 1967. Advanced through grades to captain, resigned, 1977. Account executive Calvin Jones & Associates.
Advertising public relations Houston, 1976. Regional manager for promotions and advertising Astroworld Division Six Flags Corporation, 1977—1979. Director governmental affairs and special projects Houston Sports Association, Inc., 1979—1985.
Vice president Public Affairs, since 1985. Political consultant. Expert witness Texas Legislature.
Producer television and Radio Commercials, Print Advertisements, since 1975. Member Metropolitan Technology Advisory Committee for Subregional Transit Development Plan. Chairman Harris County Young Professionals for Reagan-Bush, 1984.
Board directors Houston Crimestoppers, Inc., since 1987, Houston Proud, since 1990.
Member of Kappa Alpha Order, Phi Alpha Theta, Texas Horseracing Association, Association for Texas Entertainment, Houston Community College, United States Naval Institute, Air Force Association, South Main Mobility Council, South Main Center Association, Houston Committee Foreign Relations.
Married Mary Lillian Duncan, December 27, 1977. Stepchildren: Alison, Leslie, Meliss.