Background
Riggs, James Arthur was born on March 27, 1936 in Atlantic, Iowa, United States. Son of LaVerne Albert and Grace Christine (Wesgaard) Riggs.
Riggs, James Arthur was born on March 27, 1936 in Atlantic, Iowa, United States. Son of LaVerne Albert and Grace Christine (Wesgaard) Riggs.
Bachelor of Business Administration, University Illinois, 1958. Master of Business Administration, University New Haven, 1979.
Finance analyst, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan, 1961-1965; supervisor cost analysis, Olin Corporation, New Haven, 1965-1967; manager finance analysis, Olin Corporation, New Haven, 1967-1969; controller ammunition, Olin Corporation, East Alton, Illinois, 1969-1971; controller ammunition, Olin Ski Company, Middletown, Connecticut, 1971-1973; finance officer recreation products, Olin Corporation, New Haven, 1973-1979; finance officer Winchester Group, Olin Corporation, New Haven, 1979-1981; finance officer chemical group, Olin Corporation, Stamford, Connecticut, 1981-1986; vice president, comptroller, Olin Corporation, Stamford, Connecticut, 1986-1990; senior vice president, chief finance officer, Olin Corporation, Stamford, Connecticut, since 1990.
Served with United States Army, 1959-1961.
Married Roberta Rose Lattanzi, September 28, 1967. Children: Kristen, James, Emily.