James Allan Oaks

Background

Oaks, James Allan was born on November 16, 1928 in Ketchikan, Alaska, United States. Son of Otis H. and June E. (Holmes) Oaks.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University Washington, 1954. Master of Business Administration, University Washington, 1955.

Career

Sales representative Timken Companies, Los Angeles, Denver and Billings, Montana, 1957-1965, district manager Los Angeles, 1965-1967, advertising manager Canton, Ohio, 1967-1979, director communications, 1979-1984, director communications and employee relations, since 1984. Board directors Destiny, Inc., Cleveland. Chairman Business Publications Bureau Circulation Audit, New York City, 1984.

Achievements

• James Allan Oaks has been listed as a noteworthy steel company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served to sergeant United States Army, 1950-1952, including Korea. Member Association National Advertisers. Clubs: Brookside Country (Canton) (trustee since 1984, board directors).

Interests

• Golf, skiing, tennis.

Connections

Married Patricia L. Durenberger, December 27, 1958. Children: Patrick, Ann, Terese, Mary.

Father:

Otis H. Oaks

Mother:

June E. (Holmes) Oaks

Spouse:

Patricia L. Durenberger

child:

Mary Oaks

child:

Terese Oaks

child:

Ann Oaks

child:

Patrick Oaks