Background
Purdy, James Arthur was born on May 11, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
diversified industry executive
Purdy, James Arthur was born on May 11, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Bachelor of Science in Administrative Mechanical Engineering, Cornell University, 1943.
Division manager Fisher & Porter Company, Hatboro, Pennsylvania, 1946-1953. General manager Horberg Grinding Industries, Bridgport, Connecticut, 1953-1955. Associate Robert Heller & Associates, Cleveland, 1955-1963.
Director organization and planning Standard Telephones & Cables, Ltd., London, 1964-1965, director administration, 1965-1967. Deputy group executive ITT, Far East and Pacific group, 1967-1968, group general manager, 1968-1977, group executive, from 1977. Group. executive ITT Asia and Pacific, Latin American from 1981.
Vice president ITT, New York City, 1969-1983, senior vice president, 1983-1985.
Served with United States Navy, 1943-1946.
Married Janet LaMarr, January 13, 1945. Children: James Arthur, Stephen L., Jeffrey A., John A.