Background
Wilson, James Adams was born on December 19, 1913 in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Son of Robert Lee and Katharine (Adams) Wilson.
chemical company executive and consultant
Wilson, James Adams was born on December 19, 1913 in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Son of Robert Lee and Katharine (Adams) Wilson.
Student, Cornell Univercity, 1931-1934; Bachelor of Science, New York University, 1950; Master of Business Administration, New York University, 1952.
Salesman, Dow Chemical Company. New York City, 1934-1939; assistant export manager, Dow Chemical Company. New York City, 1939-1943; production manager, Regal Chemical Corporation, Brklyn., 1943-1946; export manager, Wilson Export & Import, New York City, 1946-1949; vice president, board directors, Wilson Dye & Chemical, New York City, 1949-1955; president, Wilson Dye & Chemical, New York City, 1955-1978; president, Argyle Chemical Company Inc., New York City, 1952-1978.
Trustee Village of Baxter Estates, Port Washington, New York, 1954-1958. Chairman of the Board Chemists Building Company. New York City, 1971-1972.
Board directors, vice president Riverbend Condo Association, Tequesta, Florida, 1989-1991, president since 1994. Fellow Am Institute Chemists (accredited). Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Chemical Society, Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association, Society Chimie Industrielle (past vice president), New York Pigment Club (past president, Riverbend Country Club (vice president, board directors 1989-1991, Tequesta Country Club, Sigma Chi.
Married Marion E. Werhan, August 27, 1938. Children: Ron, Candy.