Ridenour, James M.

James M. Ridenour was born and raised in Wabash County Indiana. He graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Recreation Administration in 1964 and 1965. After serving as Director of the State of Indiana's Department of Natural Resources, 1981-1989 he was appointed Director of the National Parks Service and served from April 1989 to January 1993 under the George H. Bush administration.

From the description of James M. Ridenour papers, 1988-1993, (bulk 1989-1992) (Clemson University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 177045346