Background
Mahanes, David James was born on June 19, 1923 in Lexington, Kentucky, United States. Son of David James and Ethel (Brock) Mahanes.
Mahanes, David James was born on June 19, 1923 in Lexington, Kentucky, United States. Son of David James and Ethel (Brock) Mahanes.
Bachelor of Science, U. Kentucky, 1947; Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1950.
Regional manager, Jack Daniel Distillery, Nashville, 1960-1965; vice president, Jack Daniel Distillery, Nashville, 1965-1970; senior vice president, Jack Daniel Distillery, Nashville, 1970-1971; executive vice president, Jack Daniel Distillery, Nashville, 1971-1985; president, Jack Daniel Distillery, Nashville, 1985-1988; Chairman, Board Of Directors, Jack Daniel Distillery, Nashville. Chairman, Board Of Directors Early Times Distillery Company, Canada Mist Distilling Company, Thoroughbred Plastics Company.
Lieutenant infantry Army of the United States, 1943-1946, European Theatre of Operations. Lieutenant colonel AG retired. Member Sons of the American Revolution (president Andrew Jackson chapter), Society Colonial Wars in Tennessee (governor, deputy governor general, secretary), English Speaking Union (director), Reserve Officers Association, The 200 Club, Belle Meade Country Club, Beaver Creek Club, Exch.
Club, Tennessee Professional Golfers Association (honorary), Nashville Srs. Golf Association, Kappa Alpha, Beta Gamma Sigma.
Married Dorothy Jean Richardson, Oct.28, 1950. 1 child, David James III.