Background
Gielissen, A. James was born on September 11, 1928 in Dubuque, Iowa, United States. Son of Fred Hubert and Theresse Mary (Sonnemans) Gielissen.
Gielissen, A. James was born on September 11, 1928 in Dubuque, Iowa, United States. Son of Fred Hubert and Theresse Mary (Sonnemans) Gielissen.
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering, University Colorado, 1957.
Carpenter Conlon Construction Company, Dubuque, 1946-1950. Account executive Ludwig & Patterson, Denver, 1957-1962. President, chief executive officer Charles Hughes & Company, since 1962.
Member advisory board Pittsburgh State University, since 1985. Chairman executive committee Colorado State Carpenters Apprentice Training, Denver, since 1982.
President Listen Foundation, Englewood, Colorado, since 1976. With United States Air Force, 1950-1954. Member National Association Store Fixtures Manufacturers (president, director since 1981), Association General Controllers (executive committee since 1987), Lakewood Country Club, Mount Vernon Country Club.
Married Dolores Parachini, 1952 (divorced 1955). Married Betsy Jane Chambers, June 20 1958. Children: Stephen Jeffrey, Bradley Randolph, Dana Lee.