Roger Wayne Lidman

Background

Lidman, Roger Wayne was born on June 8, 1956. Son of Arthur Arvid and Elna G. (Bernson) Lidman.

Education

Bachelor in Anthropology, Arizona State University, 1987. Postgraduate studies, Arizona State University, 1991.

Career

Museum aide Pueblo Grande Museum, Phoenix, 1976-1984, exhibit preparator, 1984-1986, operations coordinator, 1986-1989, acting director, 1989-1990, director, since 1990. Chair Arizona Archaeol. Advisory Commission, 1998, 99-01.

Achievements

• Roger Wayne Lidman has been listed as a noteworthy museum director by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board member Arizona Tourism Alliance, since 1997. Board member Arizona Humanities Council, 2003-2005, vice president 2004-2005, chair, since 2006. Member Arizona State Library. advisory council, since 2001.

Member American Association Museum (officer small museum administrator committee 1993-1994, treasurer 1994-1996), Museum Association Arizona (vice president 1994-1995, president 1995-1996), Central Arizona Museum Association (vice president 1992, president 1993-1994, 95-96), Papago Salado Association (treasurer 1996-1999), Western Museum Association (at-large member 1998-2001, 1st vice president 2001-2002).

Interests

• Golf, natural history, guitar.

Connections

Married Cynthia Louise Platt, May 26, 1988.

Father:

Arthur Arvid Lidman

Mother:

Elna G. (Bernson) Lidman

Spouse:

Cynthia Louise Platt