James David Watkins

Background

Watkins, James David was born on September 17, 1947 in Rochester, Minnesota, United States. Son of John Frederick and Lillian Kay (Johnson) Watkins.

Education

Bachelor, University of Minnesota, 1969.

Career

Venture manager, Pillsbury, Minneapolis, 1971-1978; chief Executive officer, Golden Valley Microwave Foods, Minneapolis, since 1978. Board directors Country Lake Foods, Minneapolis.

Achievements

• James David Watkins has been listed as a noteworthy Food products executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Big Brothers/Big Sisters, 1987. M C.

Connections

Married Elizabeth Smith Cieslowski. Children: James David Junior, Joseph John.

Father:

John Frederick Watkins

Mother:

Lillian Kay (Johnson) Watkins

Spouse:

Elizabeth Smith Cieslowski

child:

Joseph John Watkins

child:

James David Junior Watkins