Background
O'Connor, James Alexander was born on August 23, 1924 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States. Son of John L. and Magdalene (Linnemann) O'C.
cable and wire manufacturing company executive
O'Connor, James Alexander was born on August 23, 1924 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States. Son of John L. and Magdalene (Linnemann) O'C.
Bachelor of Science, University Notre Dame, Indiana, 1945.
Plant manager Essex International, Hillsdale, Michigan, 1955-1961, vice president manufacturing Fort Wayne, Indiana, 1961-1966. Vice president, general manager Essex Group, 1966-1979. President United Technologies Essex, Fort Wayne, since 1979.
Vice president United Technologies, Hartford, Connecticut, since 1981. Director Fort Wayne National Bank, Indiana.
Board directors Big Brothers, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 1980-1983, Fine Arts Foundation, Fort Wayne, 1980-1983, Corporation Council, Fort Wayne, 1980-1983. Served to lieutenant United States Navy, 1943-1946. Member Wire Association, Chamber of C. (director 1980-1983), Copper Development Association (board directors since 1980).
Married Audrey M. Poinsatte, November 22, 1947. Children– Kathryn J., Michael J., Laurie A., James W.