Calvin Ellington James, Sr.

Background

Sr., Calvin Ellington James, was born on September 7, 1937 in La Grange, Georgia, United States. Son of Forest Hood Senior and Rebecca (Ellington) J.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1961.

Career

Salesman, Ryder Truck Lines, Atlanta, 1963-1964; salesman, Diversified Products Corporation, Opelika, Alabama, 1964-1966; vice president sales and marketing, Diversified Products Corporation, 1967-1973; executive vice president, Diversified Products Corporation, 1973-1978; president, chief Executive officer, Diversified Products Corporation, since 1978. Director First Federal Bank, Opelika.

Achievements

• Calvin Ellington James Senior has been listed as a noteworthy Manufacturing company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member advisory council Auburn University School Business, executive-in-residence, fall 1985 Served to captain United States Army, 1961-1963. Member Opelika Chamber of Commerce, Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (board directors, vice chairman since 1983).

Connections

Married Dora Hanson, March 19, 1961. Children– Sidney Porter, Calvin E., Junior, Kathryn Aimee.

Father:

Forest Hood Senior J.

Mother:

Rebecca (Ellington) J.

Spouse:

Dora Hanson

child:

Kathryn Aimee Sr.

child:

Calvin E. Sr.

child:

Sidney Porter Sr.

child:

Junior Sr.