Background
Lanning, James Wilford was born on October 3, 1948 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Ralph Bertrand and Willette Harmon Lanning.
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Lanning, James Wilford was born on October 3, 1948 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Ralph Bertrand and Willette Harmon Lanning.
Bachelor in Music Education, Evangel University, Missouri, 1971. Master in Education and Administration, Drury University, Missouri, 1980.
Director bands and choir Bunker Reorganized I Schools, Missouri, 1971—1972, Lockwood Reorganized I Schools, 1972—1975, Pierce City Reorganized VI School, 1975—1989, East Newton High School, Granby, 1989—1992. Director bands and orchestra Central High School, Springfield, 1992—1995. Assistant director bands Monett Region I School, 1995—2000.
Senior sales manager S&K Menswear, Branson, 2000—2006, general manager, 2006—2007. Sales representative Thousand Hills Golf Resort, 2007. Account manager Victorian Heart Inc., since 2007.
Treasurer Southwest Missouri Music Association, 1977—1984, Certified Teachers Association, Monett, Missouri, 1996—1998, president, Missouri, 1998—2000.
President board Ozark Festival Orchestra, Monett, Missouri, 1981—1985. President Home Owners Association, Kirbyville, since 2002. Board member Chamber of Commerce Small Business Advisory Committee, Branson, since 2001.
Assignment secretary Gideons International, Monett, 1980—1987. Member of Music Educators National Conference, Missouri Band Masters Association, North American Hunting Club.
Married Jean Elizabeth Carver, December 13, 1969. Children: Jessica E., Justin Warren.