Background
IV, James Barr, was born on July 4, 1962 in Ames, Iowa, United States. Son of James III and Joan (Benning) B.
IV, James Barr, was born on July 4, 1962 in Ames, Iowa, United States. Son of James III and Joan (Benning) B.
Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, 1984; Master of Business Administration, University of Chicago, 1990.
Senior accountant, Ernst & Whinney, Chicago, 1984-1987; vice president internal audit, Rodman & Renshaw, Inc., Chicago, 1987-1989; vice president, assistant to chairman, Rodman & Renshaw, Inc., Chicago, 1989-1990; manager corporation finance consulting, Ernst & Young, Chicago, 1990-1992; vice president strategic planning and analysis, Encyclopedia Britannica, Chicago, since 1992.
Member Union League Club Chicago.
Married Linda S. Barr. Children: Kaitlin H., James V.