James Arthur Queen

Background

Queen, James Arthur was born on May 11, 1926 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Chester Vincent and Laverne (Burris) Queen.

Education

Graduated from high school, Washington, Indiana.

Career

Route salesman Beatrice Food Company, Washington, 1946-1958. Manager Queen Hydraulics, Louisville, 1958-1972. Vice president Queen Products Company, 1972-1979.

President Queen Equipment Distributors, from 1979.

Achievements

• James Arthur Queen has been listed as a noteworthy distributing company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with United States Army, 1945-1946. Member Equipment Service Association (board directors district 2 since 1975). Lodges: Elks.

Interests

• Hunting, fishing.

Connections

Married Velma Avonelle Reynolds, May 11, 1952.

Father:

Chester Vincent Queen

Mother:

Laverne (Burris) Queen

Spouse:

Velma Avonelle Reynolds