Background
Berry, James D. was born on June 23, 1921 in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, United States. Son of James D. and Gertrue (Morrow) Berry.
Berry, James D. was born on June 23, 1921 in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, United States. Son of James D. and Gertrue (Morrow) Berry.
Bachelor of Science, University Oklahoma, 1943. Graduate, Rutgers University, 1959. Graduate Advanced Management Program, Harvard University, 1963.
With American National Bank, Sapulpa, 1932-1950, assistant vice president, 1948-1950. With Republic National Bank, Dallas, 1950-1974, senior vice president, 1961-1963, executive vice president, later vice chairman board directors. President RepublicBank Corporation, 1974-1977, chairman board directors, chief executive officer, 1977-1985, chairman board directors, 1985-1986, vice chairman board director's executive committee, 1986.
Board directors Dynalectron Corporation, Taylor Public Company, Alexander & Alexander Services, Inc., Dillard Department Stores.
Board directors Dallas Summer Musicals. Served to captain Army of the United States, 1943-1946. Member Inter-fraternity Council, Scabbard and Blade, Beta Theta Pi.
Clubs: Dallas. Lodges: Masons (33 degree).
Married Mary Evelyn Irby, October 16, 1946. Children: Beverly, James D., Robert Neil.