Background
McMillan, James was born on August 13, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of James and Coretta (Kemp) McMillan.
McMillan, James was born on August 13, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of James and Coretta (Kemp) McMillan.
Bachelor of Science, Roosevelt University, 1974. Master of Science in Education, Chicago State University, 1975.
Photo offset supervisor, Remco Sporting Goods, Inc., Chicago, 1957-1959;
supervisor hotel graphics, Morrison Hotel, Chicago, 1959-1964;
supervisor graphics, Sheridan-Peter Pan Studios, Chicago, 1964-1969;
director graphics and production, Bostrom Trade Management Corporation, Chicago, 1969-1971;
vice president, Harry Franklin School Photographers, Chicago, 1971-1973;
sales representative, ITT, Chicago, 191973-74;
merchandiser, Braun North America, Boston, 1974-1975;
education administrator, Illinois Department Corrections, Joliet, 1977-1987;
president, Mistress Mac's Popcorn Shop Ltd., Chicago, since 1987. Co-founder, The Insider prison newspaper. Member graduate assistanceship Chicago State University.
General contractor, Chicago.
Business manager, Marquette Avenue Block Club, 1979-1981. Nominee local school county With United States Navy, 1944-1946, PTO. Member Southern Chicago Chamber of Commerce (board directors since 1990, vice president 1992), Graphic Arts Teachers Association (secretary-treasurer 1984-1985), Illinois Vocational Association (school community representative), Illinois Association for Advancement Black Americans in Vocational Education, Illinois Correctional Association, Epsilon Pi Tau.
Married LaNore Vanda Reynolds, July 13, 1952. Children: Joseph, Steven, Douglas.
