Background
McConnaughey, James Walter was born on May 8, 1951 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of William Eugene and Eunice (Ensor) McConnaughey.
McConnaughey, James Walter was born on May 8, 1951 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of William Eugene and Eunice (Ensor) McConnaughey.
Bachelor of Science in Economics with high honors, University Maryland, 1973. Master of Arts in Economics, George Washington University, 1979. Master of Public Administration with high honors, Harvard University, 1992.
Industry economist Federal Communications Commission Common Carrier Bureau, Washington, 1973-1980, senior economist, 1981-1983. Senior associate Bolter and Nilsson, Bethesda, Maryland, 1983. Manager research studies division Bethesda Research Institute, 1983-1989.
Senior economist office policy analysis and development United States Department Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration, Washington, 1989—2005, senior economic advisor, 2005—2006, chief economist, since 2007. Member research board advisors American Biographical Institute, since 1994. Presenter in field of telecommunications policy.
Campaign worker, contributor national and local elections. Coach Bowie (Maryland) Boy's Club. Member Neighborhood Open Space Committee.
Worker, contributor numerous environmental and consumer organizations. Awards evaluator Ford Foundation/Harvard University. Member American Economic Association (public utilities group), Eastern Economic Association, Southern Economic Association, Society Government Economists, Industrial Organization Society, DAV Comdrs.
Club, Phi Eta Sigma, Omicron Delta Epsilon, Beta Gamma Sigma, Phi Kappa Phi.
Married Rosemarie Fuchs, June 23, 1984.