James Donovan Harris

Background

Harris, James Donovan was born on August 7, 1952 in Anniston, Alabama, United States. Son of Marlin Jefferson and Kate (Timmerman) Harris.

Education

Bachelor, Samford U., Birmingham, Alabama, 1974; Master of Business Administration, Samford U., Birmingham, Alabama, 1976.

Career

Staff artist, Southern Living Magazine, Birmingham, 1974-1976; assistant art director, Southern Living Magazine, Birmingham, 1976-1987; art director, Southern Living Magazine, Birmingham, 1987-1991; art director, Progressive Farmer Magazine, Birmingham, 1991-1992; director art and production, Progressive Farmer Magazine, Birmingham, since 1992. Faculty advisor Samford U., Birmingham, since 1994. Member of advisory board BessemerState, Birmingham, since 1991.

Achievements

• James Donovan Harris has been listed as a noteworthy Publishing executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Politics

Christians exercising their rights as responsible citizens may choose to endorse candidates for political office as part of the exercise of their engagement of culture.

Views

All persons, regardless of age, gender, marital status, or sexual orientation, are entitled to have their human and civil rights ensured and to be protected against violence.

Membership

Board managers Shades Valley Young Men’s Christian Association, since 1995, chairman annual support campaign, since 1997.

Interests

• Avocations: co-ed softball, gardening, landscaping.

Connections

Married Sharon Lanett Franklin, July 24, 1976. Children: James Donovan II, Franklin Taylor.

Father:

Marlin Jefferson Harris

Mother:

Kate (Timmerman) Harris

Spouse:

Sharon Lanett Franklin

child:

James Donovan II Harris

child:

Franklin Taylor Harris