James Richard Engelkes

Background

Engelkes, James Richard was born on November 15, 1942 in Aplington, Iowa, United States. Son of Bernard Melvin and Leona Engelkes.

Education

Bachelor, Center College, Pella, Iowa, 1964; Master of Arts, U. Iowa, 1966; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Iowa, 1969.

Career

From assistant professor to professor psychology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1969-1985; president, psychologist, Lansing Psychological Associations, East Lansing, since 1976. Commissioner Commision on Rehabilitation, Chicago, 1975-1981, Council on Rehabilitation Education, 1978-1981. Vocational expert witness Social Security Administration, since 1977.

Achievements

• James Richard Engelkes has been listed as a noteworthy Psychologist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Steering committee member 6th District Congressional Race, Michigan, 1980. Member American Psychological Association, American Association Counseling and Development, Michigan Vocational Guidance Association (president 1976).

Interests

• Avocations: walking, reading, music, theater.

Connections

Married Marcia N. Hopp, August 15,1964. Children: Traci L., Ross J.

Father:

Bernard Melvin Engelkes

Mother:

Leona Engelkes

Spouse:

Marcia N. Hopp

child:

Ross J. Engelkes

child:

Traci L. Engelkes