Background
Wiesler, James Ballard was born on July 25, 1927 in San Diego, California, United States. Son of Harry J. and Della B. (Ballard) Wiesler.
Wiesler, James Ballard was born on July 25, 1927 in San Diego, California, United States. Son of Harry J. and Della B. (Ballard) Wiesler.
Bachelor of Science, University Colorado, 1949; postgraduate, Stonier School Banking, Rutgers University, 1962; postgraduate, Advanced Management Program, Harvard University, 1973.
With, Bank of America, Northwest Territories & SA, 1949-1987; vice president, manager main office, San Jose, California, 1964-1969; regional vice president Center Coast administration, San Jose, California, 1969-1974; senior vice president, head Northern European Area office, Frankfurt, Federal Republic of Germany, 1974-1978; executive vice president, head Asia division, Tokyo, 1978-1981; executive vice president, head North America division, Los Angeles, 1981-1982; vice chairman, head retail banking, San Francisco, 1982-1987; retired, 1987. Board directors Visa United States of America, Visa International, Science Applications International Corporation. Board directors, chairman Bank Administration Institute, 1986-1987.
President Santa Clara County United Fund, 1969, 70, San Jose Chamber of Commerce, 1968. Finance chairman Santa Clara County Representatives, 1967-1974. Board directors San DiegoArmed Superior vena cava syndrome, Young Men’s Christian Association, Sidney Kimmell Cancer Center.
Trustee, Chairman, Board Of Directors Sharp Memorial Hospital. Honorary consul-general for Japan, 1990-1995. With United States Navy, 1945-1946.
Member San Diego Hospital Association (board directors), San Diego Zoological Society, GreaterSan Diego Chamber of Commerce (president, Chief Executive Officer since 1998), Bohemian Club, De Anza College CountryClub, San Diego Country Club, San Diego Yacht Club.
Married Mary Jane Hall, October 3, 1953. Children: Tom, Ann, Larry.