Background
Searles, James Arthur was born on July 19, 1921 in Luverne, Minnesota, United States. Son of Jess Frederick and Clara Amanda (Warne) Searles.
Searles, James Arthur was born on July 19, 1921 in Luverne, Minnesota, United States. Son of Jess Frederick and Clara Amanda (Warne) Searles.
Student, Mankato State Teachers College, 1947. Bachelor, Macalester College, 1948. Postgraduate, University Minnesota, 1950.
Cost accountant Tape and Allied Products Group 3M Company, 1950-1955, division accountant Industrial Tape division, 1955-1958, division controller Mid-States, Retail and Industrial Tape division, 1958-1961, division controller Retail Tape and Gift Wrap, Industrial Tape, Derby Sealers, 1961-1963, controller photographic products group, 1963-1965, controller international operations, 1965-1977, controller, 1977-1978, vice president, controller, 1978-1982, vice president strategic planning services St. Paul, from 1982.
Member National Association Accountants, St. Paul Art Center (vice president), Minnesota Museum Art (president board 1960-1970), National Association Manufacturers, Council Planning Executives, Conference Board.
Married Margaret Elizabeth Kieren, September 1, 1950. Children: Deborah, James Robert.