Background
Lanen, James L. Van was born on January 26, 1945 in Peoria, Illinois, United States.
natural resource company executive
Lanen, James L. Van was born on January 26, 1945 in Peoria, Illinois, United States.
Bachelor, Xavier University. Master of Science, Montana State University.
Instructor, Montana State University, Bozeman, 1972-1974; energy economist, American Natural Resources, Detroit, 1975-1978; manager acquisitions, American Natural Resources, Detroit, 1978-1982; vice president corporation planning, American Natural Resources, Detroit, 1982-1984; president, chief Executive officer, French National Research Agency Coal Company, Roanoke, Virginia, since 1984. Witness United States House Representatives hearing on coal imports, 1987. Advisor Virginia Technology College Mining, Blacksburg.
Member Alliance for Clean Energy, National Coal Association, Virginia Economics Education Association.
Married Judith L. Van Lanen. Children: Jimmy, Drew.