Background
Hobbs, James Baxter was born on December 20, 1926 in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. Son of James Baxter and Edith Louise (Poole) Hobbs.
Hobbs, James Baxter was born on December 20, 1926 in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. Son of James Baxter and Edith Louise (Poole) Hobbs.
Bachelor of Science in Economics, Wake Forest University, 1948.
Former various positions in television, radio and newspapers vice president, Shreveport (Louisiana)-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau, 1975-1977; owner, operator, private company, Mooresville, North Carolina, 1977-1978; buildings manager, Louisiana State Fair Association, Shvreport, 1978-1980; director public buildings, City of Shreveport, since 1980. Consultant on Civic Center operations, Shreveport.
Board of directors Regional Arts Council, Shreveport. Board of Governors Red River Revel, Shreveport. Member Religious Conference Management Association, American Society Association Executives, International Association Auditorium Mgrs.
(board directors district 5, 1989-1991), Academy Country Music, International Country Music Buyers Association.
Married January 27, 1951 (divorced 1968). Children: James Baxter III, Jan. Married Mary Jean Mitchell, April 18, 1970.
Stepchildren: Michael, John, Patrick, Paul.