James M. Grant

Background

Grant, James M. was born on February 6, 1943.

Education

Student, Iowa State University, 1962. Bachelor in Public Administration, Drake University, 1979.

Career

From senior draftsman to planning director City of Des Moines, 1962-1993, director community development, since 1993. Lecturer Iowa State University, University Iowa, Drake University, Des Moines Area Community College, Grandview College.

Achievements

• James M. Grant has been listed as a noteworthy urban planner, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Republican Des Moines Area Metropolitan Transportation Planning Technology committee, since 1979, Central Iowa Regional Planning Commission. Member Evangelical Covenant Church Board, deacon board, trustee board, Christian educational board, since 1965. Member American Planning Association (president's council 1988-1990), American Institute Certified Planners, Urban Land Institute (associate), Iowa Planning Association (secretary/treasurer 1984-1986, president-elect 1986-1988, president 1988-1990).

Connections

Married Mary Grant; 3 children.