Background
King, James E. was born on October 30, 1939 in Brooklyn. Son of James King and Esther Emma (Williams).
King, James E. was born on October 30, 1939 in Brooklyn. Son of James King and Esther Emma (Williams).
Associate of Arts, St. Petersburg Junior College, Florida, 1959. Bachelor, Florida State University, 1961. Bachelor of Science, Florida State University, 1961.
Master of Business Administration, Florida State University, 1962.
Executive vice president Norrell-Southeastern Corporation, 1966—1970. Owner King Temporary Staffing, Inc., Southeastern Resources, Inc., King Leasing Corporation, Jim King Company. Real estate manager, owner.
Member District 17 Florida House of Representatives, Tallahassee, 1986—1999. Member District 8 Florida State Senate, 1999—2009, majority leader, 2000—2002, senate president, 2002—2004.
Member Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce (task force chairman), Multiple Sclerosis Society (member Florida advisory board), Jacksonville Kingfish Association (member executive board), Gator Bowl Association (member executive board, 1990), Florida State University Boosters (board directors), University Club Jacksonville (board governor), Jacksonville Marine Institute (board directors).
Married Linda Braddock. Children: Monta Michelle, Laurie Anne.