James Richard Whitten

Background

Whitten, James Richard was born on February 17, 1950 in Waynesville. Son of Travice Winfield and Mable Elizabeth (Cornelius) Whitten.

Education

Bachelor in Psychology, University Missouri, Rolla, 1972. Master of Science in Psychology, Center Missouri State University, 1973.

Career

Therapist, Department Health State of Oklahoma, Duncan, 1973-1974; therapist, LaPorte County (Indiana) Comprehensive Mental Health Center, 1974; member of staff outpatient clinic, LaPorte County (Michigan) Comprehensive Mental Health Center, 1974-1981; training supervisor, district manager, Wharfside Restaurants, South Bend, Indiana, 1981-1984; area director, American Cancer Society, South Bend, 1984-1986, 89-; national trainer, American Cancer Society, Indianapolis, 1985; area director, American Cancer Society, Indianapolis, since 1986; senior area vice president, American Cancer Society, Indianapolis, 1989-1991; senior area vice president, deputy executive vice president, American Cancer Society, Indianapolis, since 1991.

Membership

Active United Way Center Indiana, Indianapolis, 1986. Member advisory council Retired Senior Volunteer Program, Indianapolis, 1988, Community Service Council. Lay speaker United Methodist Church, Indianapolis, 1986, chairman stewardship, 1987.

Member Kiwanis.

Interests

• Avocations: reading, walking, racquetball.

Connections

Married Janyth Lea Scheibe, December 28, 1974. 1 child: Philip James.

Father:

Travice Winfield Whitten

Mother:

Mable Elizabeth (Cornelius) Whitten

Spouse:

Janyth Lea Scheibe