Background
IV, James Alexander Linen, was born on May 15, 1938 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of James Alexander and Sally (Scranton) L.
Communications company executive
IV, James Alexander Linen, was born on May 15, 1938 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of James Alexander and Sally (Scranton) L.
Bachelor of Arts magna cum laude, Yale University, 1960.
Executive trainee, Field Enterprises, Chicago, 1963-1965; founder, owner/chairman, Calumet Public Company, suburban Chicago, 1965-1975; executive vice president, National Enquirer, Lantana, Florida, 1976-1977; owner/chairman, Des Plaines Public Company, Illinois, 1977; vice president, Media General Inc., Richmond, Virginia, 1977-1981; senior vice president, Media General Inc., Richmond, Virginia, 1981-1985; executive vice president in charge broadcast operations, Media General Inc., Richmond, Virginia, 1985-1989; chairman, Media General Broadcast Services, Inc., Richmond, 1983-1989; Chairman of the Board, American Thai Corporation, 1968-1972. Director television Advertising Bureau, 1985-1989.
Trustee Roycemoor School, 1965. Board directors South Chicago Young Men’s Christian Association, 1966-1970. Advisor Chicago School Board District 22, 1966-1969.
Member advisory council on consumer affairs Illinois Department Agriculture, 1972-1973. Commissioner Chicago Regional Port District, 1971-1976, member executive committee, secretary, 1975-1976. Trustee Glenwood School for Boys, 1968-1976, Morgan Park Academy, 1973-1976.
Governor Mercy Hospital, 1968-1976. Board advisors Woodberry Forest School, 1986. Served to 1st lieutenant United States Army, 1960-1963.
Member Illinois Press Association (director 1973-1976) Clubs: Economic. Racquet of Chicago (governor 1974-1976). Round Hill (Greenwich Connecticut).
Country of Virginia; Commonwealth (Richmond). Yale, Brook (New York City).
Married Diane Blumenthal, September 28, 1985. Children by previous marriage– James Alexander V, Barry Wilson, Stephen Spencer.