J. Donald Blevins

Background

Blevins, J. Donald was born on December 1, 1928 in Itman, West Virginia, United States. Son of James Aaron and Chloe Vastia (Miller) Blevins.

Education

A.BA, Beckley College, 1948. Bachelor of Science, American University, 1951. Juris Doctor, American University, 1957.

Graduate, Senior Seminar in Foreign Policy, 1977.

Career

Claims examiner Government Employees Insurance Company, 1953-1956. Investigator Civil Service Commission, 1956-1959. Attorney United States Passport Office, 1959-1965.

Foreign service officer United States Consulate, Naples, Italy, 1965-1968, Rotterdam, Netherlands, 1968-1970, Hong Kong, 1970-1974. Deputy director Visiting Office, Washington, 1974-1976. Consul general American Consulate General, Guadalajara, Mexico, since 1978.

Achievements

• J. Donald Blevins has been listed as a noteworthy foreign service officer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with United States Navy, 1946-1948, 51-52. Member Virginia Bar Association.

Connections

Married Irene Edwards, April 4, 1953. Children: Brian Douglas, Kim Elaine.

Father:

James Aaron Blevins

Mother:

Chloe Vastia (Miller) Blevins

Spouse:

Irene Edwards

child:

Brian Douglas Blevins

child:

Kim Elaine Blevins