Background
Hobbs, James Calvin was born on May 1, 1938 in Harlingen, Texas, United States. Son of Edward and Bessie Mae (Jackson) Hobbs.
Hobbs, James Calvin was born on May 1, 1938 in Harlingen, Texas, United States. Son of Edward and Bessie Mae (Jackson) Hobbs.
Student, New Mexico State University, 1957. BJ, University Missouri, 1959. Bachelor in Math, University Missouri, 1961.
Master of Arts in Journalism, University Missouri, 1961.
Publications editor Trane Company, La Crosse, Wisconsin, 1962—1965. Publicist Dow Corning Corporation, Midland, Michigan, 1965—1968. Account executive, account supervisor Ketchum, McLeod & Grove, Pittsburgh, 1968—1972.
Executive vice president Dave Brown & Associates, Inc., Oak Brook, Illinois, 1972—1985. Creative director Loran Nordgren & Company, Inc., Frankfort, 1985—1987. Creative supervisor, account executive D.L. Arends Advertising, Inc., Oak Brook, since 1987.
With Member of Parliament United States Army, 1962.
Member of American Medical Writers Association, Public Relations Society America, Society Technology Communicators (chairman Pittsburgh 1971-1972), Professional Photographers America, Elks Club, Chicago Headline Club, Sigma Delta Chi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Phi Alpha Mu, Kappa Tau.
Married Marijo Caposell, July 11, 1970. Children: Rachel Elizabeth, Jared Charles.