Background
Bechtel, James M. was born on March 19, 1941 in Hamburg, Iowa, United States. Son of James Martin and Kathryn Ada Bechtel.
Bechtel, James M. was born on March 19, 1941 in Hamburg, Iowa, United States. Son of James Martin and Kathryn Ada Bechtel.
Bachelor in Political Science, University Nebraska, Omaha, Nebraska, 1969. Master of Arts in History, University Nebraska, 1974.
Peace corps volunteer United States Peace Corps, Pakistan, 1963-1965. Faculty University Nebraska, Omaha, 1969-1971. Specialist United States Department Housing and Urban Development, 1971-1991.
Writer, since 1991; instructor World Civilazations and American History Metropolitan Community College, since 1996. Faculty-student liaison University Nebraska, Omaha, 1969-1971. Indian specialist United States Housing and Urban Development, Nebraska, 1974-1980, modernization coordinator, 1981-1991.
Board of directors Nebraskans For Peace, Lincoln, since 1980. Contributing author The Nebraskan Observer, Omaha, since 1980. Member Nebraska Area Returned Peace Corps Volumes, Omaha, since 1980.
Owner The Zabriskie House, Omaha, since 1971. Member Opera Omaha, Landmarks Inc., Bemis Pk. Neighborhood Association, Rainbow Zulu, Omaha Blues Project, Omaha Pedallers Bicycle Club, Omaha Earth Day Committee, Omaha Coalition for Choice, Unitarian Social Concerns Committee.
Children: James, Theresa, Wendy.