Background
Barnes, Robert James was born on January 10, 1934 in Washburn, Illinois, United States. Son of John William and Margaret Gladys (Imhoff) Barnes.
cosmetologist small business owner
Barnes, Robert James was born on January 10, 1934 in Washburn, Illinois, United States. Son of John William and Margaret Gladys (Imhoff) Barnes.
Student, Illinois State University, 1953. Student, Bradley University, 1956. Student, Denver University, 1973.
Student, Purdue University, 1973.
Operator attendant, Std. Oil Svc., Washburn, summer 1948;
carpenter, Barnes Construction Company, Washburn, summers 1949-1952;
with college training program, Caterpillar Tractor Company, Peoria, Illinois, 1953-1957;
private practice registered cosmetologist, various locations, 1958-1971;
private practice professional model, various locations, 1958-1973;
insurance broker, Barnes Insurance Agency, Denver and Salido, Colorado, 1973-1979;
owner, Log Cabin Court Motel, Salida, since 1973. Treasurer Colorado Cosmetologist Association, 1967-1972.
President Denver CosmetologistAssn., 1968-1971. Member trade and industrial education advising committee Denver Public Schools, 1971-1973. Governor appointed member State Board Cosmetology, State of Colorado, 1971-1973.
Senior partner Partners Inc., Denver, 1972-1973. Precinct committee man Republican Party, Salida, Colorado, 1974-1980. Member Chaffee County Central Committee Republican Party, 1974-1980.
President, advisory Alliance Against Domestic Abuse, Chaffee County, 1993-1995. Chairman board trustees Hylton Chaffee Home for the Terminally Ill, since 1997. Board trustees Central Christian Church, Orlando, Florida, 2000-2003, member Orange County Republican Executive Committee, 2003-2004, president Magnolia Words Homeowners Association, 2003-2004.
Sergeant United States Army, 1953-1961. Member national, state and local Parents Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, Chaffee County Lodgeing Association, Columbine Gem and Mineral Society, Southern Colorado Consistory (32nd degree), Washburn Lodge #421 Air Force and AM (3rd degree), Al Kaly Temple (Shrine of North America), Sons of the American Revolution (Florida Society Sons of the American Revolution central Florida chapter).
Married Norene Davis, September 4, 1955 (divorced January 1975). 1 child, Annette.
