Background
Kirkham, James Alvin was born on June 18, 1935 in Sumner County, Tennessee, United States. Son of Shirley Barnes and Ouida Redempta (Bursby) Kirkham.
Kirkham, James Alvin was born on June 18, 1935 in Sumner County, Tennessee, United States. Son of Shirley Barnes and Ouida Redempta (Bursby) Kirkham.
Welder, Indiana Wire Company, 1952-1954. Truck driver Arthur Lowe Cigar & Candy Company, 1954-1956. Time study Insley Manufacturing Company, 1957.
Salesman American Chicle Company, 1958-1959.
Manager Ace Battery, Incorporated., Indianapolis, 1967, vice president L P Industries, Incorporated., Indianapolis, 1977. President Rubber Recycling Corporation, 1989.
Partner.TKT Leasing, Indianapolis, 1978, LDJ Leasing, Indianapolis, 1979, Veterans Interstate Plan, Incorporated. Secretary Johnson County Pk.
Board; board directors English Avenue.Boys Club, State 4-H Horse and Pony Organisation.
President of the board directors Indiana Horse Council Foundation, Incorporated. President Pacific Theater of Operations, Clark Township School District. Vice president Johnson County 4-H Fairboard.
Active Boy Scouts American.
Chairman fund raising equestrian events 10th Pan American Games. Treasurer Indiana Horse Council Incorporated.
Welder Indiana Wire Company, 1952-1954. Driver Arthur Lowe Cigar & Candy Company, 1954-1956. Time study Insley Manufacturing Company, 1957.
Salesman American Chicle Company, 1958-1959. Manager Ace Battery, Inc., Indianapolis, since 1967. Vice president L. P. Industries, Inc., since 1977.
President Rubber Recycling Corporation, since 1989. Partner TKT Leasing, Indianapolis, since 1978, LDJ Leasing, Indianapolis, since 1979, Veterans Interstate Plan, Inc.
Chairman fundraising equestrian events 10th Pan American Games. Secretary Johnson County Park Board. Board directors English Avenue Boys Club, State 4-H Horse and Pony Organization.
President board directors Indiana Horse Council Foundation, Inc. President PTO Clark Township School District. Vice president Johnson County 4-H Fairboard.
Active Boy Scouts American. Treasurer Indiana Horse Council Inc. Member of Indianapolis Motor Truck Association, Indiana Motor Truck Association, Indiana Saddle Horse Association, American Horse Show Association, Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, United States Chamber of Commerce, Indiana Shetland Pony Breeders Club, Indiana Pony American Club, American Hackney Club, Indiana Pony Exhibitors Club, Moose, Shriners, Masons.
Married Shirley Ann Clouse, September 3, 1954. Children: Denise Anne, James Alvin II, Hughe Allan.