Background
Francis, James Delbert was born on January 8, 1947 in Orange, New Jersey, United States. Son of Delbert Matthew and Margaret Janet (Thornley) Francis.
Francis, James Delbert was born on January 8, 1947 in Orange, New Jersey, United States. Son of Delbert Matthew and Margaret Janet (Thornley) Francis.
Bachelor of Science in Commerce, University Virginia, 1970. Juris Doctor, University Florida, 1973.
Partner Smith and Hulsey, Jacksonville, Florida, 1973-1982. Executive vice president Charter Oil Corporation, 1982-1983, president, 1983-1986. Chairman, Chief Executive Officer Ray Distributing Company, since 1987.
Partner First Coast Energy, LLP, since 1997. Board directors Petro Distributing, Inc.
Board directors, chairman Children's Home Society, Jacksonville, 1976-2003. Elder St. Johns Presbyterian Church, since 1985. President CHS Foundation, Inc., 2000-2003.
Trustee Riverside Presbyterian Day School, 2001-2002. Board trustee The Bolles School, since 2005. Board directors Seamark Ranch, Christian Healing Ministries, since 2004.
Member American Bar Association, Florida Bar, Jacksonville Bar Association, Florida Yacht Club, River Club (Jacksonville), Timuquana Country Club.
Married Shirley Ann Waters. Children: Elizabeth M., John A., David S., Virginia a., Grace A., J. Thornley.