Background
Vandenberg, James Neilson was born on October 14, 1960 in Knobnoster, Missouri, United States. Son of Duane Evert and Peggy Joyce Vandenberg.
Vandenberg, James Neilson was born on October 14, 1960 in Knobnoster, Missouri, United States. Son of Duane Evert and Peggy Joyce Vandenberg.
Student, University Maryland, 1980. Bachelor of Environmental Design, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1984. Master of Architecture, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1985.
Project architect, designer Hellmuth Obata & Kassabaum Associates, Tampa, Florida, 1986-1988. Project architect Harvard Jolly & Marcet Architects, 1988-1989. Project manager, architect RTKL and Associates Architects, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 1989-1991.
Naval architect Certified Marine Professionals, 1991-1992. Project architect Steelman Connell and Associates Architects, Little Rock, 1992-1994. Architect in private practice Vandenberg Design Consultant, 1994.
Projects coordinator University Arkansas, 1994-1998. State architect military construction Arkansas State Military Department, Army National Guard, North Little Rock, Arkansas, 1998-2000. Base community planner United States Air Force Little Rock Air Force Base, Jacksonville, since 2000.
State architect Arkansas Department Parks, Little Rock, since 2000. Commission member Capitol Avenue Commission City of Little Rock, 1993-1995, planning consultant Riverfront Park Commission, 1994-1996. Planning consultant Kilauea Military Camp Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii, 1996-1997.
Committee chairman historic preservation committee Hillcrest Neighborhood Association, 1993-1999, president 1996, co-chairman zoning and land use committee, 1996-1999. Liaison Save Curran Hall Foundation City of Little Rock, 1995-1999. Representative Coalition of Little Rock Neighborhoods, 1996-1999.
Member American Institute of Architects (board directors Broward chapter 1990-1991, committee member 1999-2000), Arkansas State Society Sons of the American Revolution, Reserve Officers Association, Naval REs. Association, Naval Enlisted Reserve Association, Society of America Military Engineers, United States Navy Civil Engineer Corps & Seabee Foundation, American Planning Association, American Institute Certified Planners, Association Former Students.
Married Diane Schievelbein, August 31, 1986. 1 child, Matthew Killian Vandenberg.