Background
Simpson, James Inglis was born on June 17, 1885 in Elgin, Scotland. Son of John and Elsie (Inglis) Simpson.
Simpson, James Inglis was born on June 17, 1885 in Elgin, Scotland. Son of John and Elsie (Inglis) Simpson.
Student in public schools.
Junior, British Linen Bank, Elgin, 1901-1909, Royal Bank of Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, 1909-1911. Assistant treasurer Dominion Trust Company, Vancouver, 1911-1914. With Canadian Industries, Limited., Vancouver, 1919-1932, division manager paint and varnish division, Toronto, 1925-1929, general manager fabrics and finishes group, Montreal, 1929-1932.
General manager Dunlop Tire & Rubber Goods Limited company, Toronto, 1932-1933, vice president, general manager, 1933-1939, president, 1939-1954, chairman, since 1953 (company name changed, 1954, to Dunlop Canada, Limited.).
Director Leverage Fund, Limited., Commonwealth International Corporation, Limited.
Member Canadian Industrial Preparedness Association (Vice-President), Rubber Association Canada (president 1943-1944). Club: Toronto Rotary (president 1938).
Married Jean MacDougall, June 10, 1914.