Background
Todd, James Averill was born on July 31, 1928 in Beckley, West Virginia, United States. Son of James A. Senior and Effie (Whisman) Todd.
Todd, James Averill was born on July 31, 1928 in Beckley, West Virginia, United States. Son of James A. Senior and Effie (Whisman) Todd.
Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering, West Virginia University, 1950.
With sales and marketing department, E.I. Du Pont de Nemours & Company, 1951-1975; vice president marketing, Atlas Powder Company, 1975-1977; president, United Affiliates Corporation, Dallas, 1977-1980; chairman, chief Executive officer, Birmingham (Alabama) Bolt Company, 1980-1984; president, chief Executive officer, Birmingham Steel Corporation, since 1984; retired, 1996. Board directors Cyprus Minerals Company.
President Birmingham Council Boy Scouts American, 1985-1986, member Executive Committee. Member American Mining Congress (Board of Governors, director), Institute Scrap Iron and Steel, New York Mining Club, Alabama Productivity Center (board directors), Mount Brook Club, The Club, Shoal Creek, Rotary, Kappa Alpha.
Married Mary Margaret Barlow. Children: Candace Todd Ewert, Mark A., Jennifer E.