Background
Pizzo, James Richard was born on March 22, 1926 in San Jose, California, United States. Son of Joseph Anthony and Josephine Margarette (Bonzani) Pizzo.
Pizzo, James Richard was born on March 22, 1926 in San Jose, California, United States. Son of Joseph Anthony and Josephine Margarette (Bonzani) Pizzo.
Bachelor of Arts Portland, 1950. Master of Education, University Portland, 1956.
Teacher, swimming coach, counselor, Lake Oswego (Oregon) High School, 1952-1958;
vice principal, Lake Oswego (Oregon) High School, 1958-1961;
student counselor, Oregon State System Higher Education, Eugene, 1961-1963;
director school relations, Oregon State System Higher Education, 1963-1982;
assistant vice-chancellor student services, Oregon State System Higher Education, 1982-1988;
assistant vice-chancellor academic affairs, Oregon State System Higher Education, since 1988. Executive secretary Oregon High School-College Rels. Council, 1966-1982; Chairman, Board Of Directors Oregon Career Information System, 1978-1979.
Trustee The College Board, 1978-1982.
Sergeant United States Army, 1944-1946, PTO. Member Pacific Association Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, Pacific Northwest Association College Admissions Counselors (president), Sons of Italy in American, Knights of Columbus.
Married Evelyn Mary Caniparoli, September 8, 1962. Children: Theresa, Michael, Maria.