Background
Viera, James Joseph was born on June 14, 1940 in Erie, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Joseph C. and Margaret (Kelly) Viera.
Viera, James Joseph was born on June 14, 1940 in Erie, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Joseph C. and Margaret (Kelly) Viera.
Bachelor of Science, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1962; Master of Business Administration, Columbia University, 1970.
Finance analyst, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan, 1970-1975; assistant comptroller, Pullman, Inc., Chicago, 1975-1976; division comptroller, The Pillsbury Company, Minneapolis, 1976-1980; president, chief finance officer, Jefferson Company, Minneapolis, 1980-1987; chief finance officer, Cowles Media Company, Minneapolis, since 1987.
Board of directors Edina (Minnesota) Hockey Association, 1985-1987, Edina Baseball Association, 1985-1987, Glenwood-Lyndale Cmty. Center, Science Museum of Minnesota, since 1990. Member Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce (board directors since 1992).
Married Cheryl Batchelder, December 9, 1967. Children: Robert, James Jay.