Background
Steffen, James Richard was born on March 28, 1962 in Parsons, Kansas, United States. Son of James Cecil and Shirley Marie (Johnston) Steffen.
Steffen, James Richard was born on March 28, 1962 in Parsons, Kansas, United States. Son of James Cecil and Shirley Marie (Johnston) Steffen.
Bachelor of Science summa cum laude, Southwestern Oklahoma State University, 1984. Bachelor of Science summa cum laude, Northeastern State University, 1986. OD magna cum laude, Northeastern State University, 1988.
Associate optometrist private practice, Derby, Kansas, 1988-1990, Weatherford, Oklahoma, 1990, Tulsa, 1990-1991. Optometrist private practice Lawton, Oklahoma, 1991-1995. Coach Cimarron High School Academy Team, 1996-2000.
Science Club sponsor, 1996-2000.
Member of the Chamber of Commerce, Lawton, 1991, Elgin (Oklahoma) United Methodist Church, 1991. Member American Optometric Association, Oklahoma Optometric Association, Oklahoma National Education Association, Oklahoma Science Teachers Association, Cimarron Education Association, Lions, Gold Key International Optometric Honor Society (chapter secretary 1987-1988), Beta Sigma Kappa (chapter president 1987-1988), Beta Beta Beta (chapter president 1983-1984, chapter treasurer 1982-1983).