Background
Folsom, James was born on May 14, 1949 in Montgomery, Alabama, United States. Son of James E. Folsom Senior and Jamelle Dorothy Moore.
governor consultant investment company executive
Folsom, James was born on May 14, 1949 in Montgomery, Alabama, United States. Son of James E. Folsom Senior and Jamelle Dorothy Moore.
Bachelor, Jacksonville State University, 1974.
With, Alabama Department Industrial Rels., 1974-1976; public relations representative, Reynolds Metal Company, 1976-1979; member, National Democratic Arrangement Committee, 1979-1980; public service commissioner, State of Alabama, 1980; Democratic nominee, United States Senate, Alabama, 1980; lieutenant governor, speaker of the house, State of Alabama, 1980-1993; governor, State of Alabama, 1993-1995; president, Chama Conss., Inc. vice president public finance, Raymond James Finance, since 1995. Chairman, National Conference Lieutenant Governor's, since 1990.
State chairman Leukemia Society, 1992. Served with Alabama National Guard, 1968-1970. Member Public Rels. Society Alabama, National Association Regulatory Commissioners, Masons, Kiwanis.
Married Marsha Guthrie, 1977.