James Romig Rocheleau

Background

Rocheleau, James Romig was born on March 21, 1940 in Anchorage. Son of James Albert and Sophia (Rivord) Rocheleau.

Education

Bachelor, U. Idaho, 1968; Master of Arts, U. Idaho, 1969; Doctor of Philosophy, Washington State University, Pullman, 1975.

Career

Account executive, Spokesman Review, Spokane, Washington, 1963; sales representative, R. J Reynolds Tobacco Company Nabisco, Inc., Spokane, 1963-1966; graduate assistant, U. Idaho, Moscow and Washington State University, Pullman, 1967-1970; instructor history, Washington State University, 1970-1971; assistant professor of history, Buena Vista College, Storm Lake, Iowa., 1971-1976; director, Buena Vista College, Storm Lake, Iowa., 1976-1981; dean continuing education, Buena Vista College, Storm Lake, Iowa., 1981-1984; president, Upper Iowa U., Fayette, 1984-1994; president emeritus, Upper Iowa U., Fayette, since 1994. Consultant North Control Association, Chicago, since 1981, Kellogg Foundation, since 1994.

Achievements

• James Romig Rocheleau has been listed as a noteworthy university president by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Active N.E.-Midwest Leadership Council Served with United States Army, 1958-1961. Member National Association Indiana Colleges Universities, Iowa Association Indiana Colls. Universities, Council Indiana Colls., Iowa Coordinating Council for Post-High School Education, Chamber of Commerce M C.

Connections

Married Margaret Anne Sheehan, November 28, 1981. Children from previous marriage: Renee, Tanya, Andrea.

Father:

James Albert Rocheleau

Mother:

Sophia (Rivord) Rocheleau

Spouse:

Margaret Anne Sheehan