Background
Hiers, James Alton was born on April 10, 1944 in Ridgeland, South Carolina, United States. Son of John Adam Junior and Marjorie Francis (Mixon) Hiers.
Hiers, James Alton was born on April 10, 1944 in Ridgeland, South Carolina, United States. Son of John Adam Junior and Marjorie Francis (Mixon) Hiers.
Bachelor of Science, Clemson University, 1967.
From materials analyst to senior buyer, Westinghouse Electric Corporation, Hampton, South Carolina., 1967-1985; procurement specialist, Uniroyal Plastics Company, Mishawaka, Indiana, 1985-1987; purchasing manager, Day International, Arden, North Carolina, 1987-1991; materials manager, Day International, Arden, since 1991. Consultant National Association Purchasing Management Asheville (North Carolina) chapter, since 1990, Western Carolina Entrepreneurial Council, Asheville, since 1991.
Member Purchasing Management Association Carolinas-Virginia (president 1990-1991), Citizens Action Alliance, Solid Waste Task Force, Association Environmentally Responsible Businesses, Asheville-Buncombe County Christian Ministries.
Married Lucyle Jones, May 14, 1966 (divorced April 1984). Children: Keith Douglas, Sharon Leigh. Married Carolyn Jewel Jones, May 31, 1985.