Background
Buchanan, James Rodger was born on July 29, 1945 in Onawa, Iowa, United States. Son of Leo James and Hazel Magdelyn (Rodgers) Buchanan.
Buchanan, James Rodger was born on July 29, 1945 in Onawa, Iowa, United States. Son of Leo James and Hazel Magdelyn (Rodgers) Buchanan.
Student, United States Naval Academy, 1963-1964; Bachelor of Business Administration, U. South Dakot, 1967; postgraduate, U. Nebraska, 1968.
Grain merchandiser, Pillsbury, Springfield, Illinois, 1968-1969; administrative assistant, Peter Kiewit Sons Company, Omaha, 1969-1972; personnel manager, Peter Kiewit Sons Company, Omaha, 1972-1976; manager Plaza Bldg Company subordinate, Peter Kiewit Sons Company, Omaha, since 1976.
Member Building Owners and Mgrs. Association of Omaha (board directors 1978-1987), OmahaC. of C. (chairman 1972, Masters award 1972), Omaha Chamber of Commerce President's Club (chair 1972, 89, top producer 1986-1989).
Married Dorthea Lynn Marsh, September 18, 1971. Children: James Marshall, Kristin Lynn.