Background
Fields, James Burl was born on July 30, 1947 in Hopewell, Virginia, United States. Son of Frank Edward and Cassie Leona (Johnson) Fields.
Fields, James Burl was born on July 30, 1947 in Hopewell, Virginia, United States. Son of Frank Edward and Cassie Leona (Johnson) Fields.
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education, Virginia Institute of Technology and State University, 1972. Master of Science in Agricultural Education, Virginia State University, 1977. Doctor of Education in Educational Administration, East Tennessee State University, 1993.
Teacher, Prince George (Virginia) H.S., 1973-1975; extension agent, Virginia Technology Extension Svc., Blacksburg, 1975-1981; assistant manager, Free Svc. Tire Company, Rogersville, Tennessee, 1981-1986; advertising executive, Rogersville Review Newspaper, 1986-1988; doctoral fellow, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, 1990-1993; assistant professor education, Tusculum College, Greeneville, Tennessee, 1993-1996; athletic director, Tusculum College, Greenville, Tennessee, since 1996.
President Ruritan Club, Claremont, Virginia, 1978. With United States Navy, 1965-1968. Member Rotary (president Greeneville chapter since 1997).
Married Wanda Gayle Gilliam, June 28, 1996. Children: Kenneth Edward, Melody Rochelle.