Background
Mitchell, James Austin was born on December 16, 1941 in Cincinnati. Son of James Austin and Jeannette Louise (Stiles) Mitchell.
Electric power industry executive
Mitchell, James Austin was born on December 16, 1941 in Cincinnati. Son of James Austin and Jeannette Louise (Stiles) Mitchell.
Bachelor of Arts, Princeton University, 1963.
Various positions Connecticut General Life Insurance Company, Hartford, 1963—1973, vice president, controller, 1973—1977. Vice president, Chief Financial Officer Aetna Insurance Company, 1977—1982. President Cigna RE Corporation, 1982—1984.
Chairman, president & Chief Executive Officer IDS Life Insurance Company (subsidiary of America Express Company, Minneapolis, 1984. Executive vice president, marketing & products, chairman, subsidiary American Express. Director IDS Financial Services and Affiliated Companies, Minneapolis.
Member executive committee Minneapolis Institute Arts, since 1987. Board directors Minneapolis Young Men's Christian Association With United States Army, 1964-1970. Fellow Society Actuaries.
Member Society Clubs Clubs: Minneapolis.
1 child, J. David.