James Carnes Morton

Background

Morton, James Carnes was born on May 8, 1945 in Duncan, Oklahoma, United States. Son of James Carnes and Syble Lyda (Looney) Morton.

Education

Bachelor, Westminster College, 1967; Juris Doctor, U. Missouri, 1972.

Career

Tax accountant, Arthur Andersen Company, St. Louis, 1972-1974; tax attorney, General dynamics corporation, St. Louis, 1974-1976; assistant general counsel, Michelin Tire Corporation, Greenville, South Carolina., 1976-1986; general counsel, Michelin Tire Corporation and Michelin Tires (Canada) Ltd., Greenville, South Carolina., 1990-1992; director public relations and government affairs, Michelin Tire Corporation, Greenville, South Carolina., 1986-1992; executive director external relations, Michelin North America, Greenville, South Carolina., 1992-1996; vice president public relations and government relations, Michelin North America, Inc., since 1996.

Achievements

• James Carnes Morton has been listed as a noteworthy Public relations executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Greenville Symphony Orchestra, 1986-1989, United Way Greenville, 1987-1988, Greenville Young Men’s Christian Association, 1988-1989. Member South Carolina. Reorganization Commission, 1986-1998.

Member board of trustees South Carolina. Governor's School for Science and Mathematics, since 1996;member school board Christ Church Episcopal School, Greenville, since 1997. Captain United States Army, 1967-1970, Vietnam.

With Missouri National Guard, 1971-1972. Member American Bar Association, Rubber Manufacturers Association (board directors since 1995, government affairs committee, tire management committee), Missouri Bar Association (nonresident), South Carolina. Chamber of Commerce (board directors, president 1993-1994, chairman 1994-1995, Executive Committee 1981-1984, 86-95, Svc.

Recognition award 1982), Greater Greenville Chamber of Commerce (chairman government affairs committee 1990, chairman legislation affairs committee 1996-1998, board directors 1990-1993), Greenville Country Club, Greenville Commerce Club (board directors), Faculty House Club (United States.C.).

Interests

• Avocation: golf.

Connections

Married Susan Phillips, May 25, 1968. Children: James III, Terrissa Anne, Scott Thomas.

Father:

James Carnes Morton

Mother:

Syble Lyda (Looney) Morton

Spouse:

Susan Phillips

child:

Scott Thomas Morton

child:

James III Morton

child:

Terrissa Anne Morton