Background

Ciernia, James Richard was born on September 22, 1933 in St. Paul. Son of Albert Joseph and Lillian Caroline (Kemski) Ciernia.

Education

Bachelor, California State University, Long Beach, 1954. Doctor of Philosophy, Clayton University, 1983.

Career

Group insurance manager Connecticut General Life Insurance Company, Long Beach, 1957-1960. Account executive Johnson and Higgins, Los Angeles, 1960-1965. Vice president Behrendt-Levy, 1965-1967.

President, owner Ciernia Company, Denver, 1967-1973. Senior vice president Frank B. Hall Inc., 1973-1975. With Radio Network Controller Capital Management, Los Angeles, 1978-1985.

Owner, manager, consultant Ciernia Company, San Luis Obispo, California, since 1985.

Achievements

• James Richard Ciernia has been listed as a noteworthy Financial advisor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Colorado Comprehensive Planning Council, 1970, Center City Opera House Association, 1973. Lieutenant (junior grade) United States Navy, 1951-1953. Member National Association Securities Dealers, Mensa, San Luis Obispo Country Club (board directors 1979-1980).

Interests

• Avocations: music, flying, golf, scuba diving.

Connections

Married Mary Elizabeth Friese, August 4, 1956. Children: Karen M., Mark J., Jennifer M., Scott W.

Father:

Albert Joseph Ciernia

Mother:

Lillian Caroline (Kemski) Ciernia

Spouse:

Mary Elizabeth Friese

child:

Scott W. Ciernia

child:

Jennifer M. Ciernia

child:

Mark J. Ciernia

child:

Karen M. Ciernia