Background
Courniotes, Harry James was born on August 13, 1921 in Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts, United States. Son of James Harry and Chrisanthe (Gardekas) Courniotes.
Courniotes, Harry James was born on August 13, 1921 in Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts, United States. Son of James Harry and Chrisanthe (Gardekas) Courniotes.
Bachelor of Science, Boston University, 1942. Industrial Administrator with high distinction, Harvard University, 1943. Master of Business Administration with high distinction, Harvard University, 1947.
Distributed control system, Western New England College, 1976. Doctor of Humane Letters, American International College, 2005.
Assistant professor American International College, Springfield, Massachusetts, 1946-1952, associate professor, 1952-1958, professor, since 1958, dean School Business Administration, 1960-1969, vice president, 1964-1969, president, 1969—2005, retired emeritus, 2005. Trustee, member investment committee Springfield Institute Savings, 1974-1995, vice chairman board,member executive committee, 1993-1995. Trustee Springfield Neighborhood Housing Service, 1988-1992.
Corporator Springfield Library. and Museum Association, since 1997, former corporator, Springfield Boys Club, 1972-1976.
Member advisory board World Affairs Council, 1970. Corporator Springfield Girls Club, since 1970, Wing Memorial Hospital, since 1976. Trustee Economic Education Council Massachusetts, since 1971.
Committee member United Negro College Fund, 1971. Member executive committee Springfield Adult Education Council, 1972-1974. Member executive committee, board directors Junior Achievement Western Massachusetts, 1975-1976.
Board directors Springfield Central Business District, 1976-1979. Member board advisory, Northeast Congressional Institute, 1980. Trustee Economic sponsor Laughing Brook project Massachusetts Audubon Society Lieutenant Army of the United States, 1943-1946.
Member American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants (Outstanding Educator for 1991), Finance Executive Institute (chairman education committee 1964-1965), Association Indiana Colleges and Universities Massachusetts (member executive committee 1972-1974, 81-84), Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce (director 1974-1977), Colony Club (Springfield), Harvard Club (Boston), Longmeadow Country Club (Massachusetts).
Married Annette R. Giguere, September.4, 1945. Children: James H., Gregory H. Bachelor of Science, Boston University, 1942.