Background
Jenkins, James Arthur was born on October 3, 1942 in Hollywood, California, United States. Son of Claude Arthur and Bobbie Irene Jenkins.
Jenkins, James Arthur was born on October 3, 1942 in Hollywood, California, United States. Son of Claude Arthur and Bobbie Irene Jenkins.
Bachelor of Science, California State University-Northridge, 1965. Master of Science, California State University-Northridge, 1970.
Accountant Texaco, Inc., Los Angeles, 1965. Cost accountant Lockheed Aircraft Corporation, Burbank, 1966—1967, staff accountant, 1967—1968, senior finance analyst, 1969—1971. Assistant finance director City of Scottsdale, Arizona, 1971—1975, budget director, 1975, general manager management services department, city treasurer, since 1976.
President Foundation for Blind Children, Scottsdale, 1981—1983. Member of National Association Accountants, National Management Association, Municipal Treasurer Association, American Society for Public Administration (treasurer 1982), Arizona Finance Officers Association (president 1983), Governmental Finance Officers Association (state representative 1982-1983, Finance Reporting Achievement award 1977, Professional Achievement award 1981-1982), Toastmasters Club.
Married Barbara Jean Lewandowski, June 19, 1965. Children: Jennifer, Jill.