Background
Benson, James Carl was born on August 24, 1935 in Minneapolis. Son of Fritz L. and Annie C. (Nordstrom) Benson.
Benson, James Carl was born on August 24, 1935 in Minneapolis. Son of Fritz L. and Annie C. (Nordstrom) Benson.
1 child, Emily Ruthann. Bulletin Board System with distinction, University of Minnesota, 1960. Certified Public Accountant, California.
Intern Greyhound Company, 1959, Haskins & Sells, 1960. With Arthur Andersen & Company, San Francisco, Brussels, San Jose, 1960—1970, partner, 1970—1994. Retired, 1994.
President Trinity Lutheran Church, Oakland, California, 1966. Board directors West Valley Aquatic Team, 1978-1980, president, 1979-1980. Board directors Family Services Association, 1980-1981, Alexian Brothers of San Jose Hospital Foundation, 1977-1982, president 1981-1982.
Trustee Alexian Brothers of San Jose Hospital, 1982-1994, chairman board trustees, 1991-1994. Trustee Alexian Brothers Health System, since 1994., chairman finance and compensation committees.
Member planning and allocations committee United Way of Santa Clara County, 1981-1982. Member council Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 1977-1979, 83-87, president, 1986-1987. Board directors San Jose Opera Association, 1985087, San Jose Museum of Art, 1987089, vice president, 1988-1989.
Finance committee, board trustees Sunnyview Manor Lutheran Home, 1991-1994. President Sigma Nu Holding Association Minneapolis, 1995-1997. Member of California Certified Public Accountant Society, National Association Accountants, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Alliance Francaise of Saratoga (treasurer), American Men's Club (Brussels), Kiwanis (board directors West Valley chapter), Sigma Nu (president 1959-1960), Beta Gamma Sigma, Beta Alpha Psi.
Married Ruth Ann Backlin, September 10, 1960. 1 child, Emily Ruthann.