James Lester Lanier

Background

Lanier, James Lester was born on October 2, 1946 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, United States. Son of James L. Senior and Emma Lanier.

Education

Associate of Arts, Louisburg (North Carolina) College, 1967; Bachelor of Science, East Carolina U., 1969; Master of Education, East Carolina U., 1971.

Career

Director recreation, Louisburg College, 1969-1973; director cooperative education, Louisburg College, 1973-1976; director development and alumni affairs, Louisburg College, 1976-1983; vice chancellor institutional advancement, East Carolina U., Greenville, North Carolina, since 1983.

Achievements

• James Lester Lanier has been listed as a noteworthy Academic administrator, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Pitt County United Way, Greenville, since 1986, Creative Living Center, Greenville, since 1987. Active National Commision on Ednl. Fundraising, 1990. Member Council for Advancement and Support Education (S.E.), North Carolina Citizens forBus. and Industry, American Fund Raising Council, National Speakers Association, Pitt-Greenville Chamber of Commerce (board directors 1987).

Interests

• Avocations: sailing, golf, wood working.

Connections

Married Ann Pearce, October 9, 1948. 1 child, Mary Kristen.

Father:

James L. Senior Lanier

Mother:

Emma Lanier

Spouse:

Ann Pearce

child:

Mary Kristen Lanier