Background
Porter, James Boyd was born on March 21, 1931 in St. Louis. Son of Graham Cummings and Lottie May (Bose) Porter.
Porter, James Boyd was born on March 21, 1931 in St. Louis. Son of Graham Cummings and Lottie May (Bose) Porter.
Bachelor, Yale University, 1953.
Salesman Owens-Corning Fiberglas, Dallas, 1955-1960. Regional sales manager Fibreboard Paper Products, Seattle, 1960-1964. Sales manager Murray B. Marsh Company, 1964-1966.
District manager Certain-Teed St. Gobain, Jacksonville, Florida, 1966-1967. Principal Great Western Sales Agents, Dallas, from 1967.
Delaware Republican state convention, Dallas, 1980. Served with United States Army, 1953-1955. Member of Yale (Dallas) (treasurer 1980-1982).
Seattle Yacht.
Boating.
Married Patricia Elaine Smith, April 25, 1959. Children: Lisa May, Barry Graham, Jamie Lynn.