Background
Franken, James Leslie was born on August 13, 1953 in Sioux Center, Iowa, United States. Son of John A. and Darlene Faye (Sandbulte) Franken.
Franken, James Leslie was born on August 13, 1953 in Sioux Center, Iowa, United States. Son of John A. and Darlene Faye (Sandbulte) Franken.
Bachelor of Science, Northwestern College, Orange City, Iowa, 1975.
Electrician Interstates Electric & Engineering Company, Inc., Sioux Center, Iowa, 1966—1976, vice president, since 1976. President IEEC International, Ltd., since 1983. Manager Franken Manor, Sioux Center, 1974—1978.
Active member Northwest Iowa Technology College Foundation Board. Secretary 1st Reformed Church, Sioux Center, 1980—1982. Member of Northwestern College Alumni (vice president), Sioux Center Chamber of Commerce, Associated Builders and Contractors.
Married Nancy Ann Vanden Brink, July 20, 1974. Children: Jaymi Noelle, Gabriel James.