James Conway Ratliff

Background

Ratliff, James Conway was born on March 28, 1940 in Evanston, Illinois, United States. Son of Harold Sugart and Marjorie (Elmore) Ratliff.

Education

Bachelor, Michigan State University, 1967.

Career

Director food & beverage operations, Detroit Hilton, 1970-1971; director food & beverage purchasing, Hilton Hotels Corporation, New York City, 1972-1977; corporation director procurement, Hilton Hotels Corporation, Beverly Hills, California, 1977-1997; president, James Ratliff & Associations, since 1998. Board directors American Institute Food Distribution, Fair Lawn, New Jersey, 1985-1996, treasurer, 1989-1990, vice chairman, 1991-1992, chairman, 1994-1995. Instructor California State Polytechnic U., Pomona, 1987, 88.

Achievements

• James Conway Ratliff has been listed as a noteworthy investor, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

With United States Army, 1963-1965. Member Food Svc. Purchasing Association Canada (honorary), Produce Marketing Association (board of directors 1986-1988, vice president 1989-1990, secretary-treasurer 1991, chairman elect 1992, chairman 1993, chairman of the executive committee 1994), Product Marketing Association (chairman foodservice division 1989-1990, board directors foodservice division 1985-1988), National Restaurant Association Foodsvc. Purchasing Mgrs. (board directors 1977-1981, chairman 1981-1983), Pacific Corinthian Yacht Club.

Interests

• Avocation: tennis.

Connections

Father:

Harold Sugart Ratliff

Mother:

Marjorie (Elmore) Ratliff