Background
Gardner, James Carson was born on April 8, 1933 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, United States. Son of James and Sue G. Gardner.
congressman lieutenant governor
Gardner, James Carson was born on April 8, 1933 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, United States. Son of James and Sue G. Gardner.
Graduate, North Carolina State University.
Co-founder, executive vice president Hardee's Food System, 1962—1967. Chairman North Carolina State Republican Party, 1965—1966. Member United States Congress from 4th North Carolina District, 1967-1969.
Lieutenant governor State of North Carolina, Raleigh, 1989-1992. Vice president Gardner Dairy Products. President Gardner Food System, Rocky Mount.
Member Nash County Republican Committee, North Carolina State Board Education, North Carolina Board Community College, North Carolina Economic Development Board. Served in United States Army, 1953-1955.
Chairman North Carolina State Republican Party, Nash County Republican Committee. Former chairman North Carolina.Commn. pn Bicentennial of the United States Constitution. Member North Carolina State Board Education, North Carolina Board Community College, North Carolina Economics Development Board.
Married Mary Elizabeth Tyler, 1957. Children: Beth, Terry, Chris.