Background
Lowrey, E. James was born on February 21, 1928 in Lubbock, Texas, United States. Son of E. J. and Sarah Ruth (Cooper) Lowrey.
food service company executive
Lowrey, E. James was born on February 21, 1928 in Lubbock, Texas, United States. Son of E. J. and Sarah Ruth (Cooper) Lowrey.
Bachelor of Business Administration, University Texas, 1949.
With, Howard T. Cox & Company, Austin, Texas, 1949-1951; partner, Frazer & Torbet, Houston, 1951-1955, 59-70; partner, Elgin-Butler Brick Company, Austin, 1955-1959; senior vice president, River Oaks Bank and Trust Company, Houston, 1971-1973; vice president finance, treasurer, SYSCO Corporation, Houston, 1973-1976; senior vice president administration and finance, SYSCO Corporation, Houston, 1976-1978; executive vice president finance and administration, SYSCO Corporation, Houston, 1978-1993 (retired); also distinguished tenure director, SYSCO Corporation. Board directors Riviana Foods, Inc., Hi Lo Auto, Profit Recovery Group.
Member American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, (president Houston chapter 1970-1971).
Married Stella Jean Oates, April 28, 1950. Children: Jane Lynwood Tierney, Ernest James Junior.