Background
Abbott, James A. was born on October 27, 1939 in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. Son of Abbott.
Abbott, James A. was born on October 27, 1939 in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. Son of Abbott.
Bachelor in Economics, University North Carolina, 1961. Postgraduate, School Mortgage Banking, Northwestern University, 1966.
Branch manager Cameron-Brown Company, Greensboro and Charlotte, North Carolina, 1964—1970, administrative vice president, 1970—1974, residential division head, senior vice president Raleigh, 1974—1980, president, 1980. President, Chief Executive Officer First Union Mortgage Corporation, 1980—1994. Chairman, principal American Security Mortgage Corporation, since 1999.
Board directors Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corporation Investment Corporation, since 1989.
Board directors Children's Theatre, Charlotte, 1981. Member executive committee World Srs. Invitational Golf Tournament, 1984.
Member of Mortgage Bankers of the Carolinas (president 1984-1985, Young Mortgage Banker of Year 1979), Mortgage Bankers American (board governors 1983-1985).