James William Becker

Background

Becker, James William was born on September 19, 1942 in Minneapolis. Son of John W. and Beatrice M. Becker.

Education

Bachelor in Political Science, University of Minnesota, 1964; Juris Doctor, University of Minnesota, 1967.

Career

Attorney, Burlington Northern Railroad Company, St. Paul, 1972-1978; assistant general solicitor, Burlington Northern Railroad Company, St. Paul, 1978-1981; assistant general counsel, Burlington Northern Railroad Company, St. Paul, 1981-1984; assistant vice president law, Burlington Northern Inc., Seattle, 1984-1985; vice president law, Burlington Northern Inc., Seattle, 1985-1986; vice president, general counsel, Burlington Northern Inc., Seattle, 1986-1987; senior vice president law, Burlington Northern Inc., Seattle, since 1987.

Achievements

• James William Becker has been listed as a reputable company executive, lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Trustee endowment fund Bellevue Philharmonic Orchestra, Seattle, 1987. Member American Bar Association, Washington State Association, Minnesota Bar Association.

Connections

Married Jane Claassen Furber, February 24, 1968. Children: Stephen William, Thomas Lawrence.

Father:

John W. Becker

Mother:

Beatrice M. Becker

Spouse:

Jane Claassen Furber

child:

Stephen William Becker

child:

Thomas Lawrence Becker