Background
Campbell, James Boyd was born on May 11, 1931 in Jackson, Mississippi, United States. Son of James William and Evelyn (Flowers) Campbell.
office supply company executive
Campbell, James Boyd was born on May 11, 1931 in Jackson, Mississippi, United States. Son of James William and Evelyn (Flowers) Campbell.
Student, Millsaps College, 1951. Bachelor in Marketing, University Mississippi, 1953.
Salesman, The Office Supply Company, Jackson, 1956-1976; manager printing department, The Office Supply Company, Jackson, 1957-1960; assistant to president, MISSCO Corporation, Jackson, 1960-1961; president, MISSCO Corporation, Jackson, since 1964; also Chairman, Board Of Directors, MISSCO Corporation, Jackson. President, Chairman, Board Of Directors General Equipment Manufacturers, 1961-1963. Board directors Trustmark National Bank, First Capital Corporation, Mississippi Power and Light Company, BellSouth Corporation, Energy Corporation, Galaxie Corporation.
Active Boy Scouts American. President United Givers Fund, 1967, chairman campaign, 1966. Past president Metropolitan Young Men’s Christian Association, board of trustees Jackson Symphony Orchestra Association, Mississippi Arts Festival.
Past chairman education, employment & training committee Chamber of Commerce of the United States, past board directors. Chairman Governor's Private Sector Action Council. Chairman of the board of trustees Millsaps College.
Member business advisory commission Education communications of States. Trustee Piney Woods Country Life School, St. Dominic/Jackson Memorial Hospital Served to Lieutenant United States Air Force, 1953-1956. Member National School Supply and Equipment Association (past president), Mississippi Manufacturers Association (past president), Chief Executives Organisation, National Alliance Business (board directors), Southern Association Colleges Schools (occupational commission), National Association Manufacturers, Newcomen Society, Kappa Alpha.
Married June 12, 1953. Children: James Boyd Junior, Joseph William, Alexander Boyd II, Martha Harris.