James David Hopkins

Background

Hopkins,, James David was born on August 19, 1924 in Baltimore. Son of James David and Doris Poe (Robinson) Hopkins.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering, Yale University, 1945. Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1948.

Career

Vice president Itek Corporation, Lexington, Massachusetts, 1965-1967. Vice president, general manager Cutler-Hammer, Inc., Milwaukee, 1967-1970, vice president planning, 1970-1979. Director venture development Eaton Corporation, Cleveland, 1979-1984.

Vice president planning and development Springs Industries, Inc., Fort Mill, South Carolina, since 1984. Board directors Autotrol, Milwaukee.

Membership

Board directors Planned Parenthood Wisconsin, Milwaukee, 1979-1984, Planned Parenthood Charlotte, North Carolina, 1986, Riveredge Nature Center, Inc., Newburg, Wisconsin, 1981-1984. Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946. Member of University (Milwaukee) (board directors 1983-1984).

River Hills County (Lake Wylie, South Carolina). Union League (New York City).

Connections

Married Claire Tapley, August 2, 1947. Children: James D. III, Priscilla T. Gonsalves, Timothy L.

Father:

James David Hopkins,

Mother:

Doris Poe (Robinson) Hopkins,

Spouse:

Claire Tapley

child:

Priscilla T. Gonsalves Hopkins,

child:

Timothy L. Hopkins,

child:

James D. III Hopkins,