Background
Hunkler, James Richard was born on July 31, 1928 in Wheeling, West Virginia, United States. Son of James Michael and Geneva Dorothy (Phillips) Hunkler.
Hunkler, James Richard was born on July 31, 1928 in Wheeling, West Virginia, United States. Son of James Michael and Geneva Dorothy (Phillips) Hunkler.
Bachelor of Science in Journalism, West Virginia University, 1950.
Writer, Wheeling Steel Corporation, 1950-1951; writer, Battelle Memorial Institute, Columbus, Ohio., 1951-1955; senior writer, Battelle Memorial Institute, Columbus, Ohio., 1957-1972; coordinator corporation communications, Battelle Memorial Institute, Columbus, Ohio., 1972-1989; senior communications specialist, Battelle Memorial Institute, Columbus, Ohio., since 1989.
President Life Care Alliance, Columbus, 1986-1988. Director International Visitors Council, Columbus, 1971. With United States Air Force, 1955-1957.
Member Society Professor Journalists (Distinguished Service award, board directors, president 1969, Center Ohio chapter 1977), Press Club Ohio, Columbus Urban League (board directors 1980-1986). Board directors University District Organization (president 1989).